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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Episodes
Episodes
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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Friday Dec 06, 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
On the next installment of their Eastbay Homebrew Club highlight series, Shannon and James welcome @Happylilyeastbrewery, Ricky to the show. They jump into Ricky's background in brewing, writing articles for MoreBeer and using tinctures in beer.
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Check out Ricky's articles from MoreBeer here:
Brewing Fruited Sours
Brewing Suds with Buds
Nordic Harvest Ale in New England
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Shannon and James kick off their East Bay Homebrew Club Series with Charles, the Wizard of Ciders and Meads. On this special episode, Charles shares how he got started in homebrewing, tips on how to make cider and mead at home and why he joined a homebrew club. Tune in and find out what has Shannon talking about drunken monkeys.