The Brewing Network Presents | Brew Strong

Greg Casey has worked for several large breweries in his long brewing history, but it wasn't until retirement that he started to really focus on the long road that lager beer has traveled over the course of American history. Jamil and John sat down with Greg to get his take on not only how lager beer changed, but why. From adjuncts to lobbyists, the story of American brewing is, of course, complex...

Nick Galton-Fenzi who went from homebrewer, to brewery owner, to brewery consultant in a variety of countries. We hear his story about beer that has spanned 25 years, starting in Australia and taking him all over the world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to dig back into our spam filter and fish out more listener questions on Brew Strong! Jamil and John tackle only the hardest of homebrewing questions on this show, as you all know, and this episode is no different. The boys talk about factors that can alter your SRM in your beers, post-fermentation oxygen reduction, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Homebrew knowledge knows no bounds on Brew Strong, and to that end, John and Jamil sit down to answer more listener questions! Topics include spruce tips, mash tun decorations, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamil and John talk a lot about brewing beer on this show, but not too much about mead. So they invited Michael Fairbrother from Moonlight Meadery to come on the show and school them both on the art of mead making. Michael is a former homebrewer turned pro-meadmaker, and has been active in the judging community for many years. On today's show, he shares his passion for meads, how he got started, a...

Taking your homebrew to the "next level" can mean many things. Often times, it involves some kind of contact with wood. On today's show, we examine barrel aging in all of it's facets, how do do it properly, and what it can to to benefit - and harm - your beer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adding two worts to the same fermenter can be a great way to double batch the same beer. However, it can also lead to stratification, causing all kinds of issues with your fermentation. On today's show, Jamil and John review this common problem, and give tips on how to avoid it. Hint: it's not just "mix the wort better"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Its Q and A time again! Join Jamil and John as they tackle the hardest hitting questions from listeners, and dispense sage advice on everything from mash pH to oxygen reduction tips and tricks. Crack a beer and get ready to learn a thing or two! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making cider at home can be as easy as fermenting store-bought apple juice, or as hard as blending fresh apples to create your own recipe. Today, Jamil and John are joined by Ryan Burk from Angry Orchard. Ryan has been making cider for years now, and drops an amazing amount of knowledge on how to make the best cider possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamil and John are back with another round of questions to answer! From questions about boiling rates to unusual ingredients like beet juice, there's no question too weird for the Brew Strong boys. Get all of your burning questions answered on today's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

White Labs has been serving fresh yeast to homebrewers and commercial breweries for years now. He's seen both communities grow, thrive, and produce the best beer possible. All that beer wouldn't happen without yeast, so Jamil and John rack Chris' brain to get as much yeasty knowledge out of it that they can! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another round of Homebrew Q and A! Jamil and John take listener questions and answer them, trying to get your beer to be the best it can be. The boys talk kveik, how people knew that fish bladders helped clarify beer, and head retention! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Jamil and John take a break from their normal problem solving, instead turning their attention to one particular style: Porter. Joining them is famed author and historian Martyn Cornell, who has written extensively on the subject of beer, and he is well equipped to guide Jamil and John through the complicated history of the working man's beer. It's a fascinating conversation - the...

Homebrewing is one of those hobbies/obsessions that lends itself well to a never-ending stream of tips and tricks, especially from fellow homebrewers who actually win awards. Jamil and John talk with Travis Combel, who brews at home in Texas, about things we can all do in order to brew better beer at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Homebrewers looking to give their beers a different level of complexity are gravitating towards Kveik yeast. Kveik is relatively new to the American homebrew scene, so Jamil and John chatted with an expert for this show - Richard from Escarpment Labs. The folks at Escarpment have been leading the way when it comes to Kveik research, and Richard's knowledge has helped to push the boundaries of what...

Hoppy beers are more popular than ever. Consumers and homebrewers alike are in search of a depth of hop flavor in their beers. Today, Jamil and John review some best practices on just how they achieve great hop flavor in their beers, and easy ways homebrewers can conquer that summit at home, too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oktoberfest is an easy beer to drink, but can be complex to make. Jamil and John review the history and guidelines of this style, and try to break down the desirable elements that homebrewers want to include when they brew it at home. It's science day ... oktoberfest style! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another round of listener questions! Jamil and John rummage through the mail bag, picking the choicest and most succulent homebrew questions to dive into. Trub in your fermenter, carbon dioxide, sharks ... it's all answered on today's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Low alcohol beers are quickly becoming popular in the homebrew world. On today's episode of "Brew Strong", Jamil and John go through some basics of brewing a low ABV beer, including some do's and don'ts. If you are interested in taking your homebrew in a new direction, this is a can't-miss show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The questions keep coming in, and the boys keep answering them! Jamil and John go another round with the listeners, as they tackle the latest homebrewing questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dynamic duo of brewing is back! Jamil and John answer your questions on homebrewing, commercial brewing, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's part two of Jamil's talk with Mitch Steele! The boys chat about numerous brewing topics that impact both homebrewers as well as commercial ones. Things like hop survivables, boil times, and more. It's a great conversation with two of the best brewers around! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamil sat down with one of the best brewers around, Mitch Steele, to talk about all aspects of the brewing process. Mitch has been producing great beer for years, and not only did he find the time to write a book on the history of IPA, he also opened his own brewery called New Realm. This show is part one of a two-part series with Mitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Take another deep dive into the world of hops with Scott Janish and Jamil! On today's show, Scott talks about hop survivables and how you can use them to build a better beer. We've talked about layering hops before, but it's hard to go much more beyond "well it tastes good this way". Scott and Jamil look into this - and more - on today's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Dry hopping is a great way to add a little more hop character to your beers. But when is the best time to add those hops? Jamil talks with Scott Janish on his experiments with adding dry hops at colder temperatures than we might otherwise think about. Scott has done a lot of research on the subject, and brings the knowledge on this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...