Double Hopbeat: A Homebrewing Podcast

If you’ve ever looked at your brew gear and thought, ‘I don’t have the energy for this today,’ this episode is for you. Homebrewing is supposed to be fun. It’s supposed to be relaxing. But somewhere along the way, for a lot of us, it starts to feel like homework. In this edition of the Brew Map Project James and Shannon are talking about why that happens, how common it actually is, and why the answer might not be brewing harder, but changing the assignment.

A Valentine treat from Double Hopbeat.

There’s a moment a lot of brewers remember-not the first brew day, not the best beer but the first time it felt different.

For this episode of the brew map project James and Shannon continue to pack their bags and prepare to embark on their brewing road trip by discussing the homebrews that changed the way they viewed brewing. 

This is THE BREW MAP PROJECT edition of Double Hopbeat.  We’re mapping the real stories behind homebrewing across the country, the good ones, the quiet ones and the unfinished ones. Moments that changed how brewing felt and sometimes why it stopped. These are the stories that don’t usually get told. Every stop has a story and we’re mapping them one brewer at a time. Let’s hit the road!

James and Shannon are back with a homebrewer hang out! Ben, from Apt. 6 Brewing, joins the duo all the way from Idaho to share his origin story, how he’s encouraging homebrewing in the new generation and his adventures in competitions.

Thank you to @apt6brewing for coming on the show!

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James and Shannon pop in to give an update on their recent homebrewing activities. The pair chat about an experimental beer put together by their Homebrew club, a double brew day and James’ contamination issue. 

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In this episode, the Shannon and James take fantasy football season in a different direction by holding their very own draft—only instead of quarterbacks and wide receivers, they’re selecting their dream lineups of beer styles. From hoppy heavy-hitters to dark and malty sleepers, the duo debate their picks, defend their strategies, and have a few laughs along the way.

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Alongside the draft fun, James and Shannon share updates from their latest homebrewing adventures, including how fermentation is going, new recipes in the works, and lessons learned from their recent batches. Whether you’re a fantasy football fanatic, a beer enthusiast, or just love some good banter, this episode is the perfect blend of competition and craft.

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Shannon tested out MoreBeer’s Citra Session Pale Ale Flash Brewing kit. The duo discuss the process, pros and cons and who these kits could be geared towards.

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The podcast hit the road traveling to Utah to explore the craftbeer scene. Join hosts Shannon and James on their travels to breweries across Salt Lake City and Park City Utah! Be sure to listen in on their recommendations and hear James’ Pretty Women moment. Highlighted breweries include Uinta Brewing, Bewilder Brewing, Top of Main and High West Distillery. 

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Sources for Utah liquor laws:

The Salt Lake Tribune

The Forum

utahrestaurantassociation.org

Visitsaltlake.com

James and Shannon share their recent brewery adventures and also talk about a hot button topic: kids and breweries. The pair discuss recent news stories regarding updated signage and guidelines for kids in breweries and share their thoughts on the topic.

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@phantomfarmsbrewing

@greysail

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

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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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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Shannon and James recap their recent trip to Puerto Rico, highlighting the craft beer culture and breweries on the island.

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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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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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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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