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- 2 days ago33 min
The Road to HomebrewCon 2026 in Asheville w/ Julia Herz | Episode 480
It’s great to have Julia Herz from the American Homebrewers Association (https://homebrewersassociation.org/) back on the show this week to discuss the upcoming #HomebrewCon (NEXT WEEK, FYI, SO GO BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW). Personally, I have high expectations for this year’s show because, well, my Pop and I are going to be there! If you’re attending this year’s event, please hit me up. We’d love to meet you in person and grab a beer (or two, or three). With all of that being said, thanks for coming back 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’s Show: The Road to HomebrewCon 2026 in Asheville w/ Julia Herz Links for this episode:CellarScience Instant Water: https://morebeer.com/collections/cellarscience%C2%AE-instant-water%E2%84%A2?a_aid=HomebrewHappyHourCellarScience Premium Dry Yeast: https://morebeer.com/collections/cellarscience/index?a_aid=HomebrewHappyHourVIKING MALT: https://morebeer.com/search?q=viking+maltFLOTit 2.0: https://amzn.to/3NhMRnC We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ———————– <img decoding="async" width="403" height=
- 1 weeks ago1h 2m
Do You REALLY Need Rice Hulls? | SRM, Growler Fills, & Draft Sparkling Water | Episode 479
Better late than never, amirite? Apologies for the delay in publishing this but I’m thrilled to have my favorite homebrewer on the planet, Ms Lorena Evans, back on the show (via last minute request ) to help take your questions and, mostly, to participate in a variety of shenanigans with me. I always have the best time when she’s around! Thank you so much for tuning into 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 Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! — https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635 On Today’s Show: Do You REALLY Need Rice Hulls? | SRM, Growler Fills, & Draft Sparkling Water Links for this episode:CellarScience Instant Water: https://morebeer.com/collections/cellarscience%C2%AE-instant-water%E2%84%A2?a_aid=HomebrewHappyHourCellarScience Premium Dry Yeast: https://morebeer.com/collections/cellarscience/index?a_aid=HomebrewHappyHourFLOTit 2.0: https://amzn.to/3NhMRnC We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ———————– <img decoding="async" width="403" height="403" src="https://www.homebrewhappyhour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HD-logo.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5725"
- 2 weeks ago1h 23m
Is Pressure Fermentation Worth It? The Good, Bad, and the Potential Geysers! | Episode 478
My buddy (and 2025 Homebrewer of the Year), Wayne Doucette, was kind enough to come on this week’s episode and help me take YOUR questions. This week, we focused mostly on pressure fermentation and I had a real good time plus I learned a lot. Let me know in the comments below what you think! Thank you so much for tuning into 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 Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! — https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635 On Today’s Show: Is Pressure Fermentation Worth It? The Good, Bad, and the Potential Geysers! 00:00:00 – 00:05:14 Patreon & Small Talk00:05:15 – 00:30:24 Pressure Fermentation Intro00:30:25 – 00:44:48 Dry Hopping IPAs Under Pressure00:44:49 – 01:01:00 Yeast Health Under Pressure01:01:01 – 01:23:07 Losing Natural Carbonation During Pressure Transfer Links for this episode:CellarScience Instant Water: https://morebeer.com/collections/cellarscience%C2%AE-instant-water%E2%84%A2?a_aid=HomebrewHappyHourCellarScience Premium Dry Yeast: https://morebeer.com/collections/cellarscience/index?a_aid=HomebrewHappyHourFLOTit 2.0: https://amzn.to/3NhMRnC We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ———————– <img decoding="async" width="403" height="403"
- 3 weeks ago1h 12m
The Golden Hive Update: Mead, Makers, CBC and HomebrewCon Asheville | Episode 477
Holy moly, y’all – this week’s episode was a BLAST! I’m so excited to welcome my buddy, Charlie, from Golden Hive Mead back on the show to catch up, recap his Craft Brewer’s Conference experience, talk about his current projects, and looking forward to hanging out in Asheville next month for HomebrewCon 2026. Y’all are in for a real treat! Thank you so much for tuning into 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 Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! — https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635 On Today’s Show: The Golden Hive Update: Mead, Makers, CBC and HomebrewCon Asheville Links for this episode:Golden Hive Mead: https://goldenhivemead.com/GH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goldenhivemeadHomebrewCon: https://homebrewersassociation.org/aha-events/homebrewcon/CellarScience Premium Dry Yeast: https://morebeer.com/collections/cellarscience/index?a_aid=HomebrewHappyHourFLOTit 2.0: https://amzn.to/3NhMRnC We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ———————– <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="403" height="403" src="https://www.homebrewhappyhour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HD-logo.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5725" srcset="https://www.homebrewhappyhour.com/wp-co
- 4 weeks ago
Pressure, Purity, and The Great Sparge Debate | Episode 476
You guys are in for a treat this week because I have a special guest who joined the show to help me take your questions AND do some catching up. It was last minute but I’m super excited that it happend! Thank you so much for tuning into 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 Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! — https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635 On Today’s Show: Pressure, Purity, and The Great Sparge Debate 00:00:00 – 00:15:47 Patreon & Small Talk00:15:48 – 00:39:15 Pressure Fermentation00:39:16 – 00:52:35 Salting Tap Water00:52:36 – 01:06:58 To Sparge or Not to Sparge Links for this episode:CellarScience Instant Water: https://morebeer.com/collections/cellarscience%C2%AE-instant-water%E2%84%A2?a_aid=HomebrewHappyHourCellarScience Premium Dry Yeast: https://morebeer.com/collections/cellarscience/index?a_aid=HomebrewHappyHourFLOTit 2.0: https://amzn.to/3NhMRnC We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ———————– Thank you to our show’s sponsor, <a href="https://hopsdirect.com/?utm_so
- May 7, 20261h 3m
Fixing Foamy Beer, Frozen Fruit Tips, & Easy Hop Subs | Episode 475
Is it oddly cold for May wherever you’re listening from? Dude, it’s been like 58 here this whole week. I’m not complaining because I love it! Anyway – welcome back, my friends, to another jam-packed episode. This week, our good friend, Lorena Evans, is joining me to tackle your questions and to humor me and my ADHD. I had a blast and I’m sure you will too! Thank you so much for tuning into 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 Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! — https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635 On Today’s Show: Fixing Foamy Beer, Frozen Fruit Tips, & Easy Hop Subs 00:00:00 – 00:19:05 Patreon & Small Talk00:19:06 – 00:39:33 Troubleshooting Foamy Beer from a Keg00:39:34 – 00:48:47 Brewing a Blueberry Beer00:48:48 – 01:03:58 Choosing/Substituting Hops Links for this episode:Fermzilla Allrounder: https://morebeer.com/products/fermzilla-rounder-pressure-brewing-kit-159-gal-60/index?a_aid=HomebrewHappyHourCellarScience Premium Dry Yeast: https://morebeer.com/collections/cellarscience/index?a_aid=HomebrewHappyHourFLOTit 2.0: https://amzn.to/3NhMRnC We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ———————– <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="403" height="403" src="https://www.homebrewhappyhour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HD-logo.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5725" srcset="https://www.homebrewhappyhour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HD-logo.jpg 403w, https://www.homebrewhappyhour.c
- Apr 30, 20261h 9m
Is Your Process Outdated? The Truth on Kegs, Secondary Conditioning, & Must Have Gear | Ep.474
I’m so happy to have you back, my friend! This week might seem long-winded and that’s because I have nobody here to reign me in. That’s right – I’m doing this week’s episode all by myself but DON’T FEAR… I *think* I got some useful information out this week. As always, I welcome your feedback in the comments below or call it in to 325-305-6107 Thank you so much for tuning into 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 Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! — https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635 On Today’s Show: Is Your Process Outdated? The Truth on Kegs, Secondary Conditioning, & Must Have Gear 00:00:00 – 00:20:43 Patreon & Small Talk00:20:44 – 00:34:20 Kegging vs Bottle Conditioning00:34:21 – 00:46:17 Life Changing Homebrewing Gear00:46:18 – 00:56:16 The Necessity for Good Hygiene/Sanitation00:56:17 – 01:09:10 To Secondary or NOT to Secondary Links for this episode:Fermzilla Allrounder: https://morebeer.com/products/fermzilla-rounder-pressure-brewing-kit-159-gal-60/index?a_aid=HomebrewHappyHourCellarScience Premium Dry Yeast: https://morebeer.com/collections/cellarscience/index?a_aid=HomebrewHappyHourFLOTit 2.0: https://amzn.to/3NhMRnC We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ———————– <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="403" height="403" src="https://www.homebrewhappyhour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HD-logo.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5725" srcse
- Apr 23, 20261h 1m
3 Topics for Brewing Better Beer: Dry Hopping, Used Gear Tips, & Medaling at Competitions – Ep. 473
Howdy, friends! I hope you’re doing well. We’re back with a jam-packed episode this week, featuring my good buddy – BrewersFriend.com pro, Lorena Evans. She helps me take YOUR questions so that we can all strive towards brewing better beer. It really doesn’t get much better than that! Thank you so much for tuning into 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 Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! — https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635 On Today’s Show: 3 Topics for Brewing Better Beer: Dry Hopping, Used Gear Tips, & Medaling at Competitions 00:00:00 – 00:12:07 Patreon & Small Talk00:12:08 – 00:28:37 Tips for Better Dry Hopping00:28:38 – 00:42:47 Cleaning & Sanitizing Used Gear00:42:48 – 01:01:37 Preparing for Homebrew Competitions Links for this episode:Fermzilla Allrounder: https://morebeer.com/products/fermzilla-rounder-pressure-brewing-kit-159-gal-60/index?a_aid=HomebrewHappyHourCellarScience Premium Dry Yeast: https://morebeer.com/collections/cellarscience/index?a_aid=HomebrewHappyHourFLOTit 2.0: https://amzn.to/3NhMRnC We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ———————– <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="403" height="403" src="https://www.homebrewhappyhour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HD-logo.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5725" srcset="https://www.homebrewhappyhour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HD-logo.jpg 403w, https://www.homebrewhappyhour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HD-logo-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.homebrewhappyhour.com/wp-content
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