The Brülosophy Podcast

In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to answer a bunch of listener submitted questions. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about the differences and similarities between brewer's and baker's yeast, as well as the results of an interesting exBEERiment on the topic. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. |...

In July of 2021, The Brü Lab host and Brülosophy contributor, Cade Jobe, spent an hour answering questions asked by Patrons of Brülosophy. Usually reserved for Patrons' eyes and ears only, we decided to make this session public as a way to thank all of our listeners. If you'd like to participate in future sessions, become a Patron today ! The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast...

Belgium is known for many things, one of which is unique and delicious beers. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss the Belgian style known as Trappist Single as well the results of Marshall's attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the m...

Belgian Pale Ale is a style whose character comes not just from yeast, but specialty malts. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about the differences between US Caramel and UK Crystal malts, particularly as it pertains to this tasty style of beer. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the m...

Brewing is a mix of science and art, the latter of which comes into play when designing recipes. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss their experiences coming up with their own beer recipes over the years. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeas...

Natural carbonation occurs when yeast metabolize sugars and produce CO2 as a byproduct. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about the use of both sucrose (table sugar) and honey as a priming sugar for carbonating beer. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Im...

The One Minute Beer Review with Jersey & Tim was a silly idea Marshall had just a couple months after The Brülosophy Podcast started. It became a staple of the show thanks in large part to the huge personality of one Jonathan "Jersey" Burd. With Jersey recently retiring from the military, he and his family moved to a new state, so the guys got together for a final farewell show where...

There's nothing new about using curious adjuncts in beer, though it seems the practice has blown up over the last decade, which has led to the introduction of an interesting new "style." Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall in this episode to discuss their unabashed thoughts about dessert beers. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the mos...

As a living organism, yeast requires nutrients for optimal performance, regardless of what it's fermenting. In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to talk about the use of yeast nutrient when making cider as well as a fascinating experiment on the subject. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the...

For the 200th episode of The Brülosophy Podcast, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to answer listener submitted questions. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

The curiously named Cream Ale is one of the truly American styles of beer that's brewed with unique ingredients and process. Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss this tasty style as well as how one turned out when brewed using Short & Shoddy methods. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Lea...

In order to make darker styles of beer such as English Porter, it's imperative to use roasted grains, two of the most popular being Black Malt and Roasted Barley. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about the purported differences between these two grains, their use in English Porter, and results of an xBmt on the topic. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imper...

Water makes up the largest portion of beer, so it makes sense that paying attention to it would be a good thing. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe sits down with Marshall to chat about their experiences with water chemistry adjustments. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imper...

Cream Ale is an American hybrid beer known for being made with a portion of corn, an ingredient viewed by some as negatively impacting beer quality. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss the history of both Cream Ale and the use of corn when brewing it, as well as the results of an xBmt on the topic. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provid...

In May of 2021, Brülosophy's Andy Carter sat down for about an hour with Patrons of Brülosophy to answer a bevy of interesting questions. Usually reserved for Patrons' eyes and ears only, we decided to make this session public as a way to thank all of our listeners. If you'd like to participate in future sessions, become a Patron today ! The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast w...

While technically a base malt, wheat malt is often used in relatively small proportions to boost the body and improve the foam stability of myriad styles. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about the use of wheat malt in American IPA and go over the results of a fascinating xBmt on the subject. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brew...

After dropping our last Brü's Views episode where contributor Cade Jobe and Marshall shared their opinions on health as it relates to drinking alcohol, a bunch of listeners wrote in to share their thoughts and experiences. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to of...

When it comes to making sour beer, it's often recommended to keep the vessel sealed in order to reduce oxygen exposure. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss the idea of souring in an open vessel as well as the results of an xBmt on the subject. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the mark...

Known for its delicious malt flavor and gorgeous red color, Irish Red Ale is a classic style that we feel doesn't get the attention it deserves. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about the history and traditional approach for brewing Irish Red Ale, as well as what tasters thought of one brewed using Short & Shoddy methods. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by...

We made it to episode 190, which means it's time for another Brü & A! In this episode, Andy Carter joins Marshall to respond to a list of interesting listener submitted questions. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. Hosted...

Taking beer from a tap from one place to another requires the use of a vessel, which historically has been glass growlers. However, recently, companies have started producing stainless steel growlers that are insulated and can be pressurized with CO2. Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall in this episode to discuss their thoughts on how these modern growlers compare to other types of beer storage v...

There are a number of off-flavors that can occur in beer, from diacetyl and DMS to astringency and metallic. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss a list of the most common off-flavors, focusing on how they are created, ways to avoid them, and their experiences with each over the years. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with t...

There are a number of reasons a brewer might choose to filter their kettle hop additions, from avoiding clogged pumps to producing clearer wort. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about using a stainless hop spider as well as the results of an xBmt comparing beers made with and without such a tool. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide...

In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss the often overlooked topic of physical and mental health as it relates to drinking alcohol. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...