Double Hopbeat 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.
Episodes
Episodes



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



Saturday Oct 30, 2021
Episode 62: You‘ve been boo-zed
Saturday Oct 30, 2021
Saturday Oct 30, 2021
On this special Halloween episode James and Shannon enter the world of spirits with a haunted brewery, add some beers to the 2021 boneyard (RIP) and highlight a spooky delivery service in Seattle. Plus, if you are in need of dad jokes, James has got you covered.
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Sunday Oct 17, 2021
Episode 61: Beer Peeping Season
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
The autumn leaves are falling as James and Shannon discuss the perfect beers for the leaf peeping season and some new brews on tap at their basement brewery. Plus, James gives a review of the Spike steam condensing lid.
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Today’s beers brought to you by @AtlanticBrewing, @PennyPinchersBrewing @abbrewery and @rasbrewhouse