Beer with Strangers Episode 45

In this week's episode, we discus the challenge for brewing new in 2015, the Xtreme Brewing S.M.A.S.H. challenge, continued reporting on beer in Bruges and whether we're running out of beer names. Or why we don't have to.

Beer with Strangers Episode 32

This Week's Highlights:

Brewing Nuns, the ups and downs of renting massive brew tank and the rise of the cans on this week's Beer with Strangers podcast.

Episode 21: Tin Cannon Brewing

We were joined this week by +John Hilkert and +Aaron Ludwig of +Tin Cannon Brewing Co. One of our favorite features, when we can make them happen, is when we can speak with homebrewers about their decision to go professional. More than about scaling up, it's always cool to be reminded that the problems, solutions, and small victories in brewing are similar at all scales.
John and Aaron preview some of their beers and plans for their brewery and taproom set to open later this year. One of the fascinating things that most sets the craft beer boom aside from other industries is how regularly many of the next generation breweries are pay as you go. Our guests talk about their plan for growth in terms of small successes financing larger ones. With an increasing number of breweries opening yearly, it seems wise to make sure you're not over leveraged going into a new endeavor. The Tin Cannon guys talk about how the market can dictate their growth without threatening their longterm chances of success.

Episode 4: Respect the yeast

In this week's episode, we meet Edd Draper, who brews British style beers. Edd's interest in flavor targets has allowed him reproduce many of his favorites and to make educated guesses when working with historical recipes. We also discuss the affects yeast can have on a brew, how to cultivate it (and how often), and what makes it such a potentially wild card.
In the news, we discuss the recent report that #homebrewing may be a cure for cabin fever. Doug also announces upcoming brewing classes at Xtreme Brewing in Laurel.

The idea behind the Beer with Strangers podcast is to document and broadcast the personal stories about the brewing experience. Each week we'll have a guest of varying skill level to share their latest brew and discuss their foibles and successes. In the process, we'll discuss brewing with Doug and he'll answer brewing questions. If there's time we'll also recount State of the Beer featured brewing news.
If you'd like to submit a brewing question (or arrange to call in with one) reach out to me here. If you would care to subscribe on iTunes, click here (your iTunes window will open, don't be afraid). If you are or know anyone who is interested in taking a brewing basics class (the class is free and lots of fun) have them reserve a space here. Taking a class is the best way to figure out whether homebrewing is for you. Many people take several before trying on their own at home.