Justin Crossley

The Brewing Network Presents | Brew Strong

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Brew Strong, with hosts Jamil Zainasheff and John Palmer, combines the two most prominent authors and figures in homebrewing today in a live beer radio format that allows listeners to pose beginning and advanced brewing questions to expert hosts and guests from the Craft Beer industry. Designed as a brewing geek's must-listen show, Brew Strong is your source for cutting edge beer and brewing information, answers to technical questions, as well as a guide to a greater appreciation of all things beer. Have questions or comments? Email us at brewstrong@thebrewingnetwork.com

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Justin Crossley

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Arts

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www.thebrewingnetwork.com

Latest episode

Apr 18, 2026

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Episodes

Brew Strong: Triple Mashing 03-28-16 28.03.2016

Homebrewing beer. On this episode of Brew Strong, John Blichmann from Blichmann Engineering is back to talk to Jamil and John Palmer about his experiment with triple mashing. John discusses the numbers and process of triple mashing your homebrew and what impact it can have on your beer. The guys taste samples of the resulting beer and teach you the ins and outs of attempting a triple mash. Learn m...

Brew Strong: Foam 03-14-16 14.03.2016

Homebrewing beer. In this episode of Brew Strong, Jamil and John Palmer discuss beer foam. You know, bubbles! They're also joined by our favorite engineer, John Blichmann of Blichmann Engineering. Listen in as the guys discuss the science of beer foam and how you can get the best head retention and frothy suds that you are looking for in your homebrew and craft beer. Learn more about your ad choic...

Brew Strong: Whirlpool 02-29-16 29.02.2016

Homebrewing beer. In this episode of Brew Strong, Jamil and John Palmer discuss the specifics and science of whirlpooling. This age old technique still has it's purpose in brewing, and with new technology and hop addition techniques, it's more important than ever. Tune in and hear listener questions as Jamil and John cover all aspects of whirl pooling your homebrew and craft beer. Learn more about...

Brew Strong: Blichmann Engineering 01-21-16 21.01.2016

Homebrewing beer. John Blichmann of Blichmann Engineering is back in the studio this week to take listener questions about Blichmann gear, brewing equipment and the brewing process. Learn from three of the best minds in brewing as Jamil and John Palmer settle in with John and get to your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brew Strong: Water Testing 02-15-16 21.01.2016

Homebrewing beer. In this episode of Brew Strong, Jamil and John Palmer welcome Ernie Rector from LaMotte BrewLab to talk about water testing at home. The team covers what to test, how to test it, how accurate you can be at home and much more. Learn now to test your water accurately for your homebrew and learn howt the LaMotte BrewLab Kits can help you do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Brew Strong: Blichmann Engineering 01-18-16 18.01.2016

Homebrewing beer. Long time friend of the show from Blichmann Engineering, John Blichmann, joins Jamil and John in-studio to talk about brewing equipment. With so many options on the market, and so many questions from listeners about which equipment is best, the guys tackle some of the ins and outs of brew systems, mash equipment and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Brew Strong: Homebrew vs. Pro Brew 12-21-15 21.12.2015

Homebrewing beer. In this episode of Brew Strong, Jamil and John Palmer discuss the differences in brewing process from homebrewers to pro brewers. Learn about why pro brewers brew the way they do, and how that differs from homebrewers. From grain mills, to fermenters, mash tuns and more, the team walks us through the nuances of small and large scale brewing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Brew Strong: Mead Questions 12-08-15 08.12.2015

Homebrewing beer. In this episode of Brew Strong, Jamil and John Palmer are joined by Michael Fairbrother of Moonlight Meadery to tackle listener questions on all things mead. Tune and and listen to one of Americas best meadmakers talk about the nuances of making great mead and answer the tough questions from listeners like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brew Strong: Moonlight Meadery 11-11-15 11.11.2015

Homebrewing beer. Michael Fairbrother from Moonlight Meadery join Jamil and John on this episode of Brew Strong. They guys talk about mead, braggot, melomel and more as they teach you about the different types of mead, how to make them and what you can do to homebrew great mead at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brew Strong: Judging at GABF 10-26-15 26.10.2015

Homebrewing beer. In this episode of Brew Strong, Jamil and John Palmer discuss judging, and how to become a judge, at the Great American Beer Festival. Both have been judges at the GABF, one of the large professional brewing competitions in the world, and discuss what it's like to be part of the event. They also run the requirements to become a judge and how to go about becoming one for those of...

Brew Strong: Listener Q and A 10-20-15 20.10.2015

Homebrewing beer. Jamil and John Palmer are back this week with an all new episode of Brew Strong. This time the guys take on listener questions about all things craft beer and homebrewing. Tune in and learn about various aspects of the brewing process from two of the best in the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brew Strong: Listener Q and A 09-15-15 15.09.2015

Homebrewing beer. Jamil and John Palmer are back this week with an all new episode of Brew Strong. This time the guys take on listener questions about all things craft beer and homebrewing. Tune in and learn about various aspects of the brewing process from two of the best in the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brew Strong: Beer Clarity 08-18-15 18.08.2015

Homebrewing beer. In this episode of Brew Strong, Jamil and John palmer discuss beer clarity and how to achieve it in your beer. JP also joins the show, along with Clear Beer Draught System founder William Broderick, to talk about his testing of the Clear Beer Draught System. Tune in and learn about this cool new gadget, as well as other methods of clearing your homebrew. Learn more about your ad...

Brew Strong: Fruit Beer 07-20-15 20.07.2015

Homebrewing beer. In this episode of Brew Strong, Jamil and John Palmer take listener questions regarding all things fruit beer. Learn about the different ways to add fruit to your beer, how to get the most out of the additions, and what types of fruits Jamil and John like to use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brew Strong: Measurements 07-06-15 06.07.2015

Homebrewing beer. In this episode of Brew Strong, Jamil and John Palmer discuss all aspects of taking accurate measurements in the brewing process. Learn about different techniques, equipment and formulas to make sure you are accurately and consistently, measuring the important aspects of your beer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brew Strong: NHC 2015 Part 2 06-22-15 22.06.2015

Homebrewing beer. Day 2 of Brew Strong's return to the National Homebrewers Conference as Jamil and John Palmer broadcast live from the floor of the Homebrew Expo. Listen in and hear AHA Director Gary Glass discuss this year's conference, as well as Ronaldo Dutra Ferreira, who runs the Brazilian National Homebrew Conference. It's a homebrew conference show from the American Homebrewers Conference!...

Brew Strong: NHC 2015 Part 1 06-08-15 08.06.2015

Homebrewing beer. Brew Strong returns to the National Homebrewers Conference once again as Jamil and John Palmer broadcast live from the floor of the Homebrew Expo. Tune in and hear from John Blichmann about the new BrewEasy system, how what happens at NHC stays at NHC, and Jamil a little...well, let's just say he's having a blast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brew Strong: Mash Time Part 2 05-25-15 25.05.2015

Homebrewing beer. On part two of Mash Times on Brew Strong, Jamil and John Palmer continue to dive into the controversial topic of mash times. There are lots of so-called standards thrown out in the web and in books. Here, John weeds through the research and presents a summary of the findings of how long you should mash in the second of this two part series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Brew Strong: Mash Time Part 1 05-11-15 11.05.2015

Homebrewing beer. On this episode of Brew Strong, Jamil and John Palmer dive into the controversial topic of mash times. There are lots of so-called standards thrown out in the web and in books. Here, John weeds through the research and presents a summary of the findings of how long you should mash in the first of this two part series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brew Strong: Parti-Gyle Brewing 04-27-15 27.04.2015

Homebrewing beer. Jamil and John welcome their old friend Neil Spake back to the show to teach us traditional Parti-Gyle brewing techniques. Neil has been all over the UK to learn from the greats like Fullers, on how Parti-Gyle brewing is done the old way. Tune in and learn the techniques for yourself, which will help you home and pro brewers get it done right! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Brew Strong: Pro Q and A 04-13-15 13.04.2015

Homebrewing beer. In this episode of Brew Strong, Jamil and John Palmer answer questions about pro brewing from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brew Strong: Pro Advice 03-16-15 16.03.2015

Homebrewing beer. Jamil is joined once again by guest host Ken Anthony of Sacramento's Device Brewing Company on this episode of Brew Strong. Tune in as the guys discuss the etiquette of approaching professional brewers for advice, and learn how to best get the brewers you admire to answer your most pressing questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brew Strong: Brewery Pests 03-02-15 02.03.2015

Homebrewing beer. On this episode of Brew Strong, Jamil and guest host Ken Anthony of Sacramento's Device Brewing Company discuss tips and tricks for keeping rodents and pests out of your brewery. A clean brewery means clean beer, so tune in and learn how to deal with pests if you've got them, and how to prevent them if you don't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brew Strong: Q and A Going Pro 02-16-15 16.02.2015

Homebrewing beer. This week on Brew Strong, Jamil and John answer another round listener questions on going pro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brew Strong: Q and A Odd Questions 02-02-15 02.02.2015

Homebrewing beer. This week on a very special episode of Brew Strong, Jamil and John address all of the odd and weird questions that have made their way to the Brew Strong inbox over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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