Episodes

Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Episode 82: Patri-gyle beer
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Bonus episode!
James and Shannon do a deep dive into parti-gyle brewing. Find out how this method of brewing came about and how you can use it to your advantage. Plus the duo share their Brew-years resolutions.
Episode sources:
Smith, Brad. May 22, 2015. "Parti-Gyle Brewing – Two Beers from One Mash Revisited"
https://beersmith.com/blog/2015/05/22/parti-gyle-brewing-two-beers-from-one-mash-revisited/
Mosher, Randy. Jan 16, 2019. "Parti-gyle brewing" https://www.morebeer.com/articles/Parti-Gyle_Brewing
Stange, Joe. February 7, 2016. "Practicle Parti-Gyle Brewing" https://beerandbrewing.com/practical-parti-gyle-brewing/

Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Episode 81: Homebrewing low ABV Beers
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Happy Holidays!
James and Shannon discuss three techniques for homebrewing low ABV beers. And James shares more Dad jokes.
Episode article:
Dillon, Craig & Ben Sanderson. Brulosophy Nov 11 2021. "The Brewing of Non-Alcoholic and Ultralow Alcohol Beer: Methods Made Simple" https://brulosophy.com/2021/11/11/the-brewing-of-non-alcoholic-and-ultralow-alcohol-beer-methods-made-simple/
The Mad Fermentationist 2.3% ABV Session NEIPA Recipe https://www.themadfermentationist.com/2017/06/23-abv-session-neipa.html

Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Episode 80: Lost Scorecard and BFCM Deals
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
On this episode James recounts his experience with his first homebrew competition, while Shannon reveals the outcome of her cider. The duo discuss Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals from the giants of homebrew technology. Plus, find out more about the innovative nail polish no one asked for but is being mass produced anyways.
@spikebrewing
@Northernbrewer
@SSBrewtech
@morebeer

Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Episode 79: Shannon’s Foray into Cider Making
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Shannon talks about her experience making cider. While James recaps their trip to @spacecatbrewingco in Norwalk, CT.

Monday Oct 24, 2022
Episode 78: The Gateway to Craft Beer Part II
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Shannon and James wrap up their St Louis recap with reviews of Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, 4 Hands Brewing Co, Perennial and (to everyone's surprise) Budweiser. Find out which beer James enjoyed the most and if a Budweiser tastes any different straight from the source.
@UrbanChestnut
@Perennialbeer
@4Handsbrewingco

Sunday Oct 09, 2022
Episode 77: The Gateway to Craft Beer Part I
Sunday Oct 09, 2022
Sunday Oct 09, 2022
James and Shannon have returned from their whirlwind trip to St Louis and Shannon is left speechless. In the first part of their St Louis review, James chats with Will, Tap Room Inventory Manager and Bartender for 4 Hands Brewing, about his unique tattoo, 4 Hand's current brews and Will's top three lagers of all time.
Special thanks to Will from @4handsbrewingco

Sunday Sep 04, 2022
Episode 76: Unboxing of the Spike Brewing CF10 Conical Fermenter
Sunday Sep 04, 2022
Sunday Sep 04, 2022
James adds new equipment to his arsenal and provides some homebrewing updates. Meanwhile, Shannon shares what her next homebrew adventure will be. Plus, tune in to find out who took a beer shower.

Sunday Aug 21, 2022
Episode 75: You make me wanna Stout!
Sunday Aug 21, 2022
Sunday Aug 21, 2022
Breaking news: James does two brew days in a week! On this episode the pair discuss James's new brews, some upcoming releases from Spike brewing, as well as a recent trip to treehouse brewing. Plus an update on James's hop experiment.

Sunday Aug 07, 2022
Episode 74: Shannon’s Homemade Wine
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
James and Shannon recount their vacation brewery experiences, James test drives a jockey box and Shannon makes wine.
Special shout out to Blackstone Valley Brewing Supply, Aquatic Brewing, Cape Cod Winery, Naukabout Brewing, and Bad Martha Brewing.

Sunday Jun 26, 2022
Episode 73: Hops and the bean stalk
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
This episode James and Shannon share the method behind the madness to their hop growing experiment. James buys more brew gadgets without telling Shannon and gives an update on his homebrew lineup. Plus, what does Shania "Twine" have to do with hops?
Featuring @Northern Brewer IPA Hop Rhizome Growing Kit
and @Stone Cow Brewery

Sunday Jun 12, 2022
Episode 72: A Conversation with The Blind Brew Guy
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
This week James and Shannon check off the state of Arizona on their quest to speak to homebrewers from across the country. The duo is joined by The Blind Brew Guy, Fred, a homebrewer with low vision. Fred shares his experience with brewing and how he MacGyver's his equipment to continue brewing despite his impairment. Plus find out what guillotines have to do with homebrewing.
Special thank you to Fred @TheBlindBrewGuy

Sunday May 08, 2022
Sunday May 08, 2022
James and Shannon are joined by fellow Homebrewer, Ross from Grey Cat Brewing (@Greycat_Brewing), to discuss the challenges of brewing European style beers, logo development, favorite hops and a touching tribute to a late neighbor.

Sunday Apr 24, 2022
Episode 70: Homebrew Highlight- Mastering Homebrew
Sunday Apr 24, 2022
Sunday Apr 24, 2022
Welcome back Flocculation Nation! On this special homebrewer highlight James and Shannon puddle jump and interview their first international guest; homebrewer and youtube sensation: Lyndon of @masteringhomebrew.
Find out what got Lyndon and James to chant “It’s all about the purge”, homebrewing equipment game changers and so much more.
Grab a flight and join us for this very special homebrewer episode.
Remember to follow us on Instagram @doublehopbeatpodcast and rate, review and subscribe on your favorite streaming platform.
Special thanks to Lyndon from @masteringhomebrew.
If you are a homebrewer and want to come on our show DM us on our Instagram page. Catch you on the brewside!

Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Episode 69: Homebrewing Irish Red Ales
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
On this episode leading up to St. Patrick’s day, James and Shannon brew up an Irish Red Ale and share homebrewing updates. Recent trips to craft breweries are highlighted including Untold Brewing, Mayflower Brewing and Rushford and Sons.

Monday Feb 21, 2022
Episode 68: Homebrew Hero & Legalization of Homebrewing
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
On this special President’s Day episode, James and Shannon dust off the time machine and travel to the 1970's to investigate which President had a hand in legalizing homebrewing. Was he the catalyst behind the craft beer revolution or was it the work of a passionate homebrewer and a thirsty Senator? Fun facts abound! Plus, Shannon shares some beverages enjoyed by past presidents.
Sources:
John Harry (2019) https://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/papazian
James Fallows (2010). https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2010/08/jimmy-carter-not-the-king-of-beers-updated/61599/
All info, H.R. 1337 Congress.gov https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/house-bill/1337/all-info

Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Episode 67: Dry hopping 101
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
On this week's episode James and Shannon touch base on what's been happening in their home brewing. The equipment James is NOT buying and the duo delve into the world of dry hopping, including the uncertainties that come with it.

Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Episode 66: Windy City Brews
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
In this episode, James and Shannon get wild in the Windy City and share their craft brewery experiences from their trip to Chicago IL. Highlighted breweries include Pilot Project, Half Acre and Solemn Oath. James jokes about the one beer he considered to have the strangest flavor to hit his taste buds. Shannon adds some Chicago brewery history into the mix while James heats up with his first brew day of 2022. Tune in for craft beer news, homebrewer interviews and homebrewing adventures. Follow this hilarious homebrewing duo @doublehopbeatpodcast on instagram. Catch you on the brewside.

Sunday Dec 12, 2021
Episode 65: Hoppy Holidays
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
In this special holiday edition episode, James and Shannon share brewtastic gift ideas to get the homebrewer in your life into the holiday spirit. James gives his top 3 advent beer calendar choices and the pair discuss their latest brews.
Give them the gift of your support by rating and reviewing on your favorite podcast platforms and following them on instagram @doublehopbeatpodcast

Sunday Nov 21, 2021
Episode 64: The Sweet Spot- A chat with Rachel from Crave Mead
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
With the holidays fast approaching its time to shake things up with mead! This episode James and Shannon are joined by Rachel from Crave Mead. Learn how mead is made, what makes it different and how versatile it is. Plus a fun fact about that sweet honey goodness and more jokes from James.
@cravemead

Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Episode 63: Married to Homebrewing- A Brewside chat with Pratt Brewing
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
James and Shannon are joined by fellow married homebrewers Rob and Corinne of Pratt Brewing Company. The quadruplet talk about how to navigate homebrewing together while keeping your marriage intact. As well as brew day mishaps and advice for new home brewers.
A special thanks to this weeks guest @prattbrewing