Double Hopbeat: A Homebrewing 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



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



Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
To kickstart the fall season in New England, James and Shannon have a brewside chat to talk about hard ciders. On this special guest episode, the duo are joined by Senior Cidermaker Craig Collins from @downeastcider. Collins shares all things apple from the cider making process, flavors and hidden tricks to enjoying your favorite craft cider. 
 
Special thanks to our guest Craig Collins and Matt Brockman from Downeast cider. Check out @downeastcider on Instagram and be sure to pick up their tasty ciders and craft beverages at your local package store or at their Boston Taproom. 
 
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Sunday Sep 19, 2021
Episode 59: James‘s Brew Day on the Ssbrewtech 3V electric brewing system
Sunday Sep 19, 2021
Sunday Sep 19, 2021
Homebrewing is a hobby that can escalate quickly with equipment upgrades. James' homebrewing journey has led him to this moment with his new upgraded system. This episode we talk about James' brew day on his new 20 gallon @ssbrewtech 3V electric 240v system! Shannon brings up a story from James' past time and the pair dive into his new homebrewing system. James shares his game changer accessories and the pros and cons of his new system. Cheers. 
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Sunday Sep 05, 2021
Episode 58: Shannon’s First Solo Homebrew
Sunday Sep 05, 2021
Sunday Sep 05, 2021
Shannon is the captain now. On this episode of Double Hopbeat, Shannon finally uses her Pico Brew C to brew up a blonde ale in her first "solo" brew day! The duo share their experience with the system, pros, cons and what to expect if you are looking for a similar system. Plus Shannon coins some new homebrewing terminology. Hop on board the automated brew train!



Sunday Aug 22, 2021
Episode 57: Homebrewing and Omega Yeast Strains with Bianca Alley
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
What up Flocculation Nation? This week Shannon and James are joined by Omega Yeast Lab Manager Bianca Alley to delve deeper into the world of Yeast, the magical beer creatures. Bianca divulges how she got started in homebrewing, a hidden talent, and the nitty gritty of being a yeast lab manager. Also, discover what's in store for the future of yeast.




