The Brewing Network Presents - The Jamil Show

In this episode of Brewing With Style, Jamil and Tasty discuss Northern German Altbier, Category 7A in the 2008 BJCP Style Guidelines. This is one of Jamil's favorite German styles, and sometimes it's hard to find a great example in the U.S. Tune in and learn about the complexities of a great German Alt, what commercial examples you might find success with, and of course, how to brew your own!

In this special episode of Brewing With Style, Jamil, Tasty, JP and Beevo recap the 2016 National Homebrewers Conference in Baltimore, MD. Now known as Homebrew Con, this annual event draws thousands of homebrewers for an epic week of parties, seminars, special events and the largest homebrew competition on earth. Listen in as the guys tell their stories about everyone’s favorite event and learn what Homebrew Con is all about...

In this episode of Brewing With Style, Jamil and Tasty discuss Maibock/Helles Bock, Category 5A in the 2008 BJCP Style Guidelines. This awesome German style of beer is slightly toasty while remaining clean and easy to drink, even as its alcohol content is a little on the higher side. Listen in as the guys discuss their favorite commercial versions and how you can brew the perfect Maibock yourself!

In this episode of Brewing With Style, Jamil and Tasty discuss Northern English Brown Ale, Category 11C of the 2008 BJCP Style Guidelines. This wonderful English ale has subtle complexities to challenge the brewer, and is such a classic style, perfect for any occasion. Tune in and learn about commercial examples and how to brew one yourself!

In this episode of Brewing With Style, Jamil and Tasty discuss Pyment, Category 25B from the 2008 BJCP Guidelines. Pyment is a melomel type of mead, generally made from grapes (juice). These can be very difficult to find commercially, but are still very common in homebrew circles. Tune in and learn the intricacies of producing pyment and how you can make a great one at home.

In this episode of Brewing With Style, Jamil and Tasty discuss Category 23 from the 2008 BJCP Style Guidelines; Specialty Beers. This category was created to give judges guidelines to evaluate beers that don't fit into any traditional categories and include experimental ingredients and techniques. Specialty adjuncts, combinations of other styles and historical or indigenous beers are just some examples of the category. Jamil and Tasty walk you through some examples that define the segment and give tips and tricks on how you can homebrew your own.

In this episode of Brewing With Style, Jamil and Tasty discuss the often misunderstood style, Straight Lambic, category 17D in the BJCP Guidelines. As the sour beer craze races on, straight lambic remains the foundation and staple of the sour beer world. This unblended, historic example of beer that is produced with wild yeast and bacteria, can hold up for years if cared for properly and offers beer fans a unique experience and small step into the world of sour beer. Tune in and learn how they are made, which commercial examples are worth trying, and how you can homebrew or craft brew one yourself.

In this episode of Brewing With Style, Jamil and Tasty discuss American IPA, Category 14B in the 2008 BJCP Style Guidelines. This style has obviously become the darling of the craft beer world and typically outsells any other offering from American craft breweries. Dominated by a strong hop presenceand varying American hop varieties, this beer has taken the craft beer world by storm. Tune in and learn about just a few of the great examples available commercially, and you can homebrew a great example at home.

In this episode of Brewing With Style, Jamil and Tasty discuss American Amber Ale, BJCP Category 10B (in the 2008 guidelines). While beer geeks are often hard on this style today as too bland, this was one of the pioneers of the craft beer movement, offering a full flavored gateway beer to new craft beer fans across the U.S.. Today, the style still holds up as a quality example of American craft beer. Tune in and learn more about commercial examples of this style, as well as how to homebrew one yourself.

In this episode of Brewing With Style, Jamil and Tasty welcome special guest Mitch Steele, Brewmaster at Stone Brewing Company, to the show to help evaluate Premium American Lager (BJCP Category 1C in 2013 Guidelines). Mitch worked for Anheuser Busch for some time before switching over to the craft scene, so really knows this style well and helps walk us through what makes a great example of the beer. Tune in and see if the guys can tell which brand is which in a blind test and find out how you can make one at home as well so you can please your non-crafty friends.

In this episode of Brewing With Style, Jamil and Tasty discuss BJCP Category 16E (2008 Guidelines) - Belgian Specialty Ale. This category can really run the gamut in terms of style and is typically characterized with fruity esters and spicy phenols. The beer can include spice additions, as well as wild yeast like Brettanomyces and/or Lactobacillus. Tune in and learn about our hosts favorite commercial examples, as well as recipes to brew your own.

In this episode of Brewing With Style, Jamil and Tasty discuss BJCP Category 14 (in the 2015 guidelines) - Scottish Ale. Tune in and learn about Scottish Light, Heavy, and Export, as the guys walk you through what makes a great commercial example and how you can homebrew a great example yourself.

In this episode of Brewing With Style, Jamil and Tasty discuss BJCP Category 3A - Vienna Lager. This classic German style is hard to find nowadays at Craft Breweries, but some classic examples still exist and occasionally you can find a local gem. Learn about the style, great commercial examples and what it takes to homebrew one yourself.

In this episode of Brewing With Style, Jamil and Tasty discuss BJCP Category 16D - Foreign Extra Stout. This robust beer is rich, roasty and fruity, and is a true work of art when done right. Tune in and learn about commercial examples, as well as how you can homebrew one yourself.

In this episode of Brewing With Style, Jamil and Tasty discuss BJCP style 1A - Light American Lager. Best known for examples from the large American macro breweries, this style has endured as the most popular American style of beer by volume. With very little in terms of big flavor to hide behind, it is a challenging style to brew and get right in keeping to its very clean lager characteristics. Tune in and listen to the guys evaluate commercial examples, as well as talk about how you can homebrew one at home.