James and Shannon dive into a homebrew discussion while tasting three versions of a Red IPA collaboration. Differences in style and comparison shows what homebrewing is all about.

James recounts his trip to scope out the beer scene in Toronto, CN and gives some recommendations for anyone looking to visit. Shannon shares fun facts about beer in Canada. 

James recounts his experience at his first ever homebrew club meeting. Plus the duo answer some listener questions about oxygenation in beer!

Chris from @calculatedriskbrewery joins Shannon and James to chat about serving beers at festivals, including some important tips for those looking to try out the festival scene. Plus, hear about Chris's six tap keezer and brewery setup. And James challenges Chris with a "Calculated Risk" game.
Special thanks to Chris from @calculatedriskbrewery for coming on the show!
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Ronnie Lawson of RW’s Brewing walks Shannon and James through the process of starting a yeast library, including all of the equipment someone needs to get started. Plus, Ronnie shares his experience as the 2018 Sam Adams LongShot Winner and medaling in his first ever homebrew competition.
 
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Greg, from HOPtuary Brewing Co, joins James and Shannon on the podcast to chat about his brewing setup, becoming a BJCP judge, advice for those looking to enter competitions, and his experience sampling the Treehouse Data Set Series. 
Special thanks to Greg, @hoptuary_brewingco for joining us!
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For their 5 year podcasting anniversary, James and Shannon revisit their very first episode, How to Pick a Pint. Whether you are a new comer to the craft beer scene or old hat, learn how to find the perfect pint for you when visiting a brewery and some tips to keep in mind. 
 
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James and Shannon welcome advanced cicerone, certified taster and author Mandy Naglich (@drinkswithmandy) back to the show to talk about Mandy’s book “How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Flavor and Savoring Life”. Mandy shares tips on how to get the most from your beer tasting experiences, and tries the barrel aged imperial stout James made off of Mandy’s gold winning stout recipe. Special thanks to Mandy(@drinkswithmandy) for coming on the show. 
Check out Mandy's book and upcoming tour dates are: https://howtotastebook.com
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