Joshua Steubing

Homebrew Happy Hour

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This is the show where we take YOUR questions about homebrew and craft beer as well as interview fellow homebrewers and industry professionals! If you have a question that you’d like for us to discuss on a future episode, please call our hotline @ 325-305-6017 and leave a voicemail message after the beep. More info and resources can be found at www. HomebrewHappyHour.com

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Joshua Steubing

Episodes

Decoction Mashing, How Important is a Water Profile, & Some Chit Chat Questions with our Friend Horst Dornbusch – Ep. 449 16.10.2025 1:21:28

My friends, y’all are in for a real treat this week because I’ve brought in one of the top guests of all time – Horst Dornbusch has returned to the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast! … THE home brew # podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew...

Homebrewer Showcase: An Interview with River City Brewers Club President Adam Skjefstad – Ep. 448 02.10.2025 1:06:54

A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of welcoming Wayne Doucette (2025 Homebrewer of the Year) on the show. This week, I am so excited to have his good friend and the president of their local homebrew club (River City Brewers), Adam Skjefstad, on the show. It’s always a good time when I get to learn more about clubs and how they’re so beneficial to a local brewing community. With...

Boiling Times Explained, What’s the Deal w/ Cold Conditioning, How Full is too Full in my Keg, & Should I Secondary my Batch – Ep. 447 25.09.2025 57:32

Todd and James are here to help answer your questions because it’s time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast! … THE home brew # podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! —  htt...

HHH REPLAY: All About Breakfast Stout & a Replay of Our Interview w/ Jeremy Kosmicki from Founders Brewing 18.09.2025 55:35

Ok. So, this week isn’t an official episode because I’m trying something different. We’re replaying one of our popular interviews from 4’ish years ago with the head brewer over at Founders Brewing, Mr. Jeremy Kosmicki. WOW, time flies! One of the main reasons I’m doing a replay this week is because I’ve had breakfast stout on my brain lately. We’re offerin...

Brewing Award Winning Beer at the Highest Level: An Interview with the AHA’s 2025 Homebrewer of the Year, Wayne Doucette – Ep. 446 11.09.2025 1:15:41

Oh man, am I excited to present this week’s episode with y’all! I had an absolute blast talking to Wayne Doucette who is a very accomplished homebrewer and is the 2025 Homebrewer of the Year. Y’all – Wayne knows his stuff and you’ll believe me after tuning in. I’m also excited that Wayne has agreed to be a guest-host ANYTIME I need him. How cool is that?! So, ge...

Dealing with Scorched Wort, Shelf Life of a SCOBY, & Tips for Counter Pressure Bottling Sours – Ep. 445 04.09.2025 1:02:11

Y’all loved the last time Lorena Evans came on as a guest host so I’m happy to announce that she’s back this week AND she’s willing to be my “permanent” co-host whenever Todd and James can’t do the show. How awesome is that?! So, sit down, pop some popcorn, and get ready because it’s time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast! &#8230...

What to do with Frozen Beer Lines, Fridge vs Chest Freezer for my Kegerator, & Routine Leak Checks on a Draft System – Ep. 444 28.08.2025 54:18

Todd and James are back to help me take YOUR questions which means it’s time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast! … THE home brew # podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! —&nbsp...

1 Base Malt to Rule them All, 2 Taps 1 Keg, & Calculating Correct Temps After Mashing In – Ep. 443 21.08.2025 40:42

Mastering the BJCP Tasting Exam: An Interview with Doug Walker from Rusty Nut Brew & Que – Ep. 442 14.08.2025 1:22:13

Picture this – I’m at HQ… haven’t been up in a few weeks… and there’s a package on Todd’s office desk. He goes, “oh yeah, this has been here for you for like 10 days” and I go, “ok, why didn’t you tell me?” and he goes “what good would it have done since you don’t work up here 99% of the time?” and we just bl...

A Keg Cleaning Question, Using Saaz as a Substitute in a Kolsch, & 2 Kegs 1 Spunding Valve – Ep. 441 07.08.2025 46:02

Somebody can correct me if I’m wrong, but I do believe that this episode is the FIRST TIME EVER that I’ve done it alone. No gimmicks, no canned responses… just me taking YOUR questions (and, likely, providing horrible answers) because Todd and James have abandoned me. So, strap in, buckle up – it is time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast! … THE ho...

Same Hop but Different Alpha Acid Numbers, Are Water Profiles Worth it, & How Long is too Long in Primary Fermentation – Ep. 440 31.07.2025 49:08

I’m so thrilled that my good friend (even though she doesn’t acknowledge me as a good friend) LORENA EVANS is back on the show! Buckle up because it is time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast! … THE home brew # podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the...

Brewing Non-Alcoholic Beer and Catching up with Trong from HomebrewerLab.com – Ep. 439 17.07.2025 1:18:05

You know it’s going to be a great episode when our good buddy, Trong, is back on the show! I can’t believe it’s been more than half the year before we’ve had him on in 2025, but he’s here and he’s loaded with a TON of information. Join us for the fun because it’s time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast! … THE home brew # podcast w...

Using Huge Hose in a Keezer, Jockey Box Coils and Flow Control Faucets, & Using a Quick Carb Lid for Beer – Ep. 438 10.07.2025 49:22

Todd joins me this week for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast! … THE home brew # podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! —  https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635 On Today&#821...

What to do with Mixed Grains, Kegging Cocktails, Adding Pressure to Your Fermenter, & Preventing Gas Line Backflow – Ep. 437 03.07.2025

Welcome back, ladies & gentlemen! I hope your Summer is going well. I just got back from a cruise and I confess: it was hard having to come back to reality. Either way, I’m here, Todd’s here, and it is time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast! … THE home brew # podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft...

What it Takes to Start Judging Beer: a Recap of Kolsch Cup and Lots More with Jonathan Marut – Ep. 436 26.06.2025 55:44

Welcome back, my friends! This week’s episode is a fun one because it includes one of my favorite homebrewers on the planet, Mr. Jonathan Marut. Instead of the ‘Marut Minute’, I’m getting like the Marut 42 minutes! woohoo! With that being said, it is time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast! … THE home brew # podcast where we answer all of your home...

What to Know When Using True Flow Control Faucets, Why Do We Sparge, Excessive Foam from 1 Tap, & Switching from Bottling to Kegging – Ep. 435 19.06.2025

How to Brew an Award Winning Kolsch: An Interview with the 2025 Kolsch Cup Grand Champion, Robert Abbott – Ep. 434 12.06.2025 58:11

In case you missed it, we just wrapped up our annual Kölsch Cup competition (link below) and we had A BLAST! So many exceptional entries made it very difficult to pick a winner, but we did. Which is why I’m so proud to present today’s episode to you – an interview with our Grand Champion! With that being said, it is time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast! &#8...

Installing a Long Line Draft Beer System in Your Home, Transferring From the Fermenter While Krausen is Still Present, & What to do with a Sack full of Weevils – Ep. 433 05.06.2025

Howdy, homebrewer! I hope you like fresh episodes because it is time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast! … THE home brew # podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! —  https://www....

Everything You Need to Know About Monster Brewing Hardware – An Interview with Fred Francis – Ep. 432 22.05.2025

I am so happy to be partnering with Monster Brewing Hardware because, for the LONGEST TIME, y’all have namedropped Monster as THE best consumer grain mills on the market. They’re affordable and they’re durable – the perfect combination for a cheapo like me. I’m also so happy to be featuring the owner/operator/sole employee doing it all over there – Mr. Fred Fran...

Configuring a Thermostat Temperature Controller, Getting Different SRMs from the Same Recipe, & Is it Worth the Money to Upgrade to Stainless Steel Fermenters – Ep. 431 15.05.2025 55:17

Buckle up and settle down in something comfy because it is time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast! … THE home brew # podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! —  https://www.patre...

Learn More about the Brewtubers with Nick Lesogor from Exit 12 Homebrew – Ep. 430 08.05.2025 1:11:20

Howdy, y’all! I had an absolute blast learning more about the Brewtuber homebrew community with their VP, Nick Lesogor. We also digressed into a lot of side talk and since Todd wasn’t here to reign me in, I had fun. I know you’re going to enjoy this week’s episode and I hope you check out what the Brewtubers are doing. So, it’s time for another episode of our Homebrew...

Mitigating Suckback During Cold Conditioning, Maintenance Tips for Stainless Steel Conical Fermenters, & Bottling and Filling Growlers from a Keg – Ep. 429 24.04.2025 51:55

Happy to have you back, my friends! If you’re actually taking the time to read this, I want you to know how much we appreciate you tuning in. If you’re watching on YouTube, it would mean a lot to us if you could like this video and subscribe to the channel. While you’re here, leave a comment below and let me know what you’ve got going on for your next brew day. If you&#8217...

Brewing Traditional Continental European Styles with Hagen Dost from Dovetail Brewery – Ep. 428 17.04.2025

Welcome back, my friend. Let me tell you – Todd and I had a FANTASTIC trip out to Chicago. I’ve never actually been, outside of a layover here and there, so it was great getting to visit a wonderful craft beer city. Specifically, we got to hang out a lot with the crew at Dovetail Brewery. They are not only making incredible beer in the heart of Chicago, they’re also true to style...

Todd’s Opinions on the State of Homebrewing, Installing Inline Flow Control into an Existing Draft System, & Tips for Going from Extract to All Grain Brewing – Ep. 427 11.04.2025 45:53

Howdy, homebrewer! Thank you so much for tuning into this week’s episode. I don’t say this enough but we sincerely appreciate each and every one of you who takes the time to tune in. If you’re reading this and you haven’t already, please subscribe to our YouTube channel (SMASH THAT LIKE BUTTON, HIT THE BELL ICON, [INSERT SOMETHING ELSE HERE THAT YOUTUBERS ARE SUPPOSED TO SA...

Hill Country Brewing w/ Calvin Kouba from Middleton Brewing – Ep. 426 03.04.2025 1:23:37

I must confess – as much as I love having Todd and James on the podcast, I’ve actually really been enjoying some of these ‘off’ episodes where I get to meet up with pro brewers and learn more about their stories. I’m spoiled to live in an area surrounded by great craft beer and local central Texans know that Middleton Brewing is one of the best in the area! Owner and...