Double Hopbeat: A Homebrewing Podcast

This week James and Shannon are joined by Chris from 21 Left Brewing. Hear all about Chris's start in homebrewing, the inspiration for his logo and name, and what its like to be a brew-your-own instruction. Plus, some advice for those thinking of entering competitions. 

@21Left.Brewing

Join Shannon and James as they chat with fellow homebrewer Clayton, from Homabrews, about festivals, British style beers, and brewing for charity. 

Special thanks to Clayton for joining us! @Homabrews

Check out Brewing up a Cure, happening in Pittsburgh this October.

https://brewingupacure.org

Check out Caitlin's designs at @aithoncreative

Bonus episode!

James and Shannon do a deep dive into parti-gyle brewing. Find out how this method of brewing came about and how you can use it to your advantage. Plus the duo share their Brew-years resolutions.

Episode sources:

Smith, Brad. May 22, 2015.  "Parti-Gyle Brewing – Two Beers from One Mash Revisited"

https://beersmith.com/blog/2015/05/22/parti-gyle-brewing-two-beers-from-one-mash-revisited/

Mosher, Randy. Jan 16, 2019. "Parti-gyle brewing" https://www.morebeer.com/articles/Parti-Gyle_Brewing 

Stange, Joe. February 7, 2016. "Practicle Parti-Gyle Brewing" https://beerandbrewing.com/practical-parti-gyle-brewing/

Happy Holidays!

James and Shannon discuss three techniques for homebrewing low ABV beers. And James shares more Dad jokes. 

Episode article:

Dillon, Craig & Ben Sanderson. Brulosophy Nov 11 2021. "The Brewing of Non-Alcoholic and Ultralow Alcohol Beer: Methods Made Simple" https://brulosophy.com/2021/11/11/the-brewing-of-non-alcoholic-and-ultralow-alcohol-beer-methods-made-simple/

The Mad Fermentationist 2.3% ABV Session NEIPA Recipe https://www.themadfermentationist.com/2017/06/23-abv-session-neipa.html

On this episode James recounts his experience with his first homebrew competition, while Shannon reveals the outcome of her cider. The duo discuss Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals from the giants of homebrew technology. Plus, find out more about the innovative nail polish no one asked for but is being mass produced anyways.

@spikebrewing 

@Northernbrewer

@SSBrewtech

@morebeer

Shannon talks about her experience making cider. While James recaps their trip to @spacecatbrewingco in Norwalk, CT.

Shannon and James wrap up their St Louis recap with reviews of Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, 4 Hands Brewing Co, Perennial and (to everyone's surprise) Budweiser. Find out which beer James enjoyed the most and if a Budweiser tastes any different straight from the source.

@UrbanChestnut 

@Perennialbeer

@4Handsbrewingco

James and Shannon have returned from their whirlwind trip to St Louis and Shannon is left speechless. In the first part of their St Louis review, James chats with Will, Tap Room Inventory Manager and Bartender for 4 Hands Brewing, about his unique tattoo, 4 Hand's current brews and Will's top three lagers of all time. 

Special thanks to Will from @4handsbrewingco

James adds new equipment to his arsenal and provides some homebrewing updates. Meanwhile, Shannon shares what her next homebrew adventure will be. Plus, tune in to find out who took a beer shower. 

Breaking news: James does two brew days in a week! On this episode the pair discuss James's new brews, some upcoming releases from Spike brewing, as well as a recent trip to treehouse brewing. Plus an update on James's hop experiment. 

James and Shannon recount their vacation brewery experiences, James test drives a jockey box and Shannon makes wine. 

Special shout out to Blackstone Valley Brewing Supply, Aquatic Brewing, Cape Cod Winery, Naukabout Brewing, and Bad Martha Brewing.

This episode James and Shannon share the method behind the madness to their hop growing experiment. James buys more brew gadgets without telling Shannon and gives an update on his homebrew lineup. Plus, what does Shania "Twine" have to do with hops? 

Featuring @Northern Brewer IPA Hop Rhizome Growing Kit

and @Stone Cow Brewery

This week James and Shannon check off the state of Arizona on their quest to speak to homebrewers from across the country. The duo is joined by The Blind Brew Guy, Fred, a homebrewer with low vision. Fred shares his experience with brewing and how he MacGyver's his equipment to continue brewing despite his impairment. Plus find out what guillotines have to do with homebrewing. 

Special thank you to Fred @TheBlindBrewGuy

James and Shannon are joined by fellow Homebrewer, Ross from Grey Cat Brewing (@Greycat_Brewing), to discuss the challenges of brewing European style beers, logo development, favorite hops and a touching tribute to a late neighbor.

Welcome back Flocculation Nation! On this special homebrewer highlight James and Shannon puddle jump and interview their first international guest; homebrewer and youtube sensation: Lyndon of @masteringhomebrew.
Find out what got Lyndon and James to chant “It’s all about the purge”, homebrewing equipment game changers and so much more.
Grab a flight and join us for this very special homebrewer episode.

Remember to follow us on Instagram @doublehopbeatpodcast and rate, review and subscribe on your favorite streaming platform.
Special thanks to Lyndon from @masteringhomebrew.

If you are a homebrewer and want to come on our show DM us on our Instagram page. Catch you on the brewside!

On this episode leading up to St. Patrick’s day, James and Shannon brew up an Irish Red Ale and share homebrewing updates. Recent trips to craft breweries are highlighted including Untold Brewing, Mayflower Brewing and Rushford and Sons.

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

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.

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.