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.

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 

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.
 
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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