Friday Jun 27, 2025
Episode 131: Hot Topic - Kids and Breweries
Double Hopbeat: A Homebrewing Podcast
Join husband and wife, James and Shannon, as they interview homebrewers from around the country, sample all different styles of craft beer and check out the latest and greatest in homebrew technology. Catch them on the ”brewside” as they share their own homebrewing adventures.
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Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
In honor of Memorial Day, Shannon and James talk a little about beer in wartime and spotlight some Veteran owned breweries.
Looking for Veteran owned breweries near you? Search for them here.
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Sources:
https://www.beachesofnormandy.com/articles/A_helmet_full_of_beer/?id=ed105a392a#:~:text=bringing%20beer%20in%20his%20helmet%20for%20the,in%20ceramic%20pots%20shaped%20like%20a%20helmet.
https://www.14thstarbrewing.com
https://www.ateasebrewing.com
https://launchpadbrewery.com
https://www.vubrew.com
Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
Following the release of their collaboration beer with Murder Hill Brewing, James and Shannon jump into the ins and outs of the Belgian White (Witbier) style of beer.
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Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Another day, another deep dive. James and Shannon delve into the world of IPAs: the history behind them, tips for brewing, and the different styles that make up the overarching family of IPAs.
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Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Shannon and James recap their recent trip to Puerto Rico, highlighting the craft beer culture and breweries on the island.
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Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
James and Shannon take a mini deep dive into the style of the Kentucky Common. Touching on the BJCP guidelines as well as the history behind the brew.
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Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Shannon and James sit down with Brandon from Proost Brewing (@proostbrewing) to talk about his Solera barrel project, love of Belgium beers and his experience as a BJCP/Kentucky State Fair judge.
Check out everything Brandon is working on by following his Instagram @proostbrewing
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Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
For the first episode of the year, James and Shannon talk about recent brewery mergers and give tips on how to know if your brewing ingredients have got to go. And did Shannon ever brew that strawberry rhubarb sour? Tune in to find out!
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Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Rounding out the East Bay Homebrew Club spotlights, James and Shannon are joined by Steve, The Plumber of Brewing. Steve talks about taking on leadership roles in the club, how bad beer made him start brewing and his hopes for the future of homebrewing.
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