The Brülosophy Podcast

A fairly common practice among brewers looking to increase ABV while keeping body and flavor in check is to supplement some of the malt in their recipe with sugar. In this episode, contributor Brian Hall chats with Marshall about this practice as well as the results of an exBEERiment he performed on the variable. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Relevant Article | All Malt vs. Sugar Added During The Boil xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2018/12/24/sugar-additions-all-malt-vs-sugar-added-during-the-boil-exbeeriment-results/

Our first episode of 2019 is focused on an ingredient that has been used for years to fix stuck fermentations, though has gained popularity as a standard addition when making Brut IPA. While enzymes naturally occur during the brewing process and are responsible for converting starches into fermentable sugars, brewers have available to them a few adjunct enzyme options designed to improve overall attenuation. Join Brian and Marshall as they discuss the various types of enzymes relevant to brewing as well as the results of some fascinating exBEERiments on the subject! The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Relevant Articles | The Beano Effect xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2018/09/17/the-beano-effect-exbeeriment-results/ Adding Enzyme To The Mash vs. To The Boil In Brut IPA xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2018/11/26/adding-enzyme-to-the-mash-vs-to-the-beer-in-brut-ipa-exbeeriment-results/

Happiest of holidays from all of us at Brülosophy! In this episode, Marshall sits down with Jersey, Tim, and friends to drink some seasonal beers and chat about stuff. Disclaimer: this show offers little in the way of substance... With love, Brülosophy

One of the most recognizable aspects of beer is its bitterness, which is imparted almost entirely by the alpha acids present in hops. In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to chat about various aspects of bitterness in beer as well as the results from some interesting xBmts. | Relevant Articles | High vs. Low Cohumulone: http://brulosophy.com/2016/03/07/bittering-hops-high-vs-low-cohumulone-exbeeriment-results/ High vs. Low Alpha Acid: http://brulosophy.com/2016/07/18/bittering-hops-pt-2-high-vs-low-alpha-acid-exbeeriment-results/

It's the 70th episode of The Brülosophy Podcast, which means it's time for another Brü & A! In this episode, contributor Jake Huolihan joins Marshall to answer listener questions about a range of topics.

German Leichtbier is essentially a European equivalent to American Light Lager. Crisp, clean, and low in alcohol, Leichtbier can be a tough style to brew seeing there's little to hide flaws behind. In this episode, Brülosophy's newest contributor, Phil Rusher, joins Marshall to talk about this relatively novel style and discuss the results of Phils attempt to brew one Short & Shoddy style. | Relevant Articles | Short & Shoddy German Leichtbier: http://brulosophy.com/2018/10/11/short-shoddy-german-leichtbier/

There are numerous ways brewers can go about mashing and separating the sweet wort from the spent grains, a popular option being the batch sparge method. In this episode, contributor Malcolm Frazer joins Marshall to chat about how batch sparge compares to other mash methods and discuss the results of some interesting exBEERiments they've performed on this particular approach to brewing. | Relevant Articles | Batch Sparge vs. Fly Sparge xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2016/01/11/mash-methods-fly-sparge-vs-batch-sparge-exbeeriment-results/ Batch Sparge vs. No Sparge xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2016/08/29/mash-methods-pt-2-batch-sparge-vs-no-sparge-exbeeriment-results/ Simple Batch Sparge Tutorial: http://brulosophy.com/methods/processes/batch-sparge/single-batch-brew-day/

There are numerous unique aspects that go into crafting the best examples of hazy New England IPA, one of which has to do with what's used to ferment it. In this episode, contributor Brian Hall joins Marshall to discuss the the specific yeast strains commonly used to make NEIPA as well the results of some exBEERiments they've done on the subject. | Relevant Articles | Wyeast 1318 London Ale III vs. GigaYeast GY054 Vermont Ale: http://brulosophy.com/2017/02/09/brudragon-collaboration-2-wyeast-1318-london-ale-iii-vs-gigayeast-gy054-vermont-ale-conan-in-neipa-exbeeriment-results/ Wyeast 1318 London Ale III vs. Wyeast 1056 American Ale: http://brulosophy.com/2017/03/20/yeast-comparison-wyeast-1318-london-ale-iii-vs-wyeast-1056-american-ale-neipa-exbeeriment-results/

The Camp Fire has wreaked havoc on the community of Paradise, CA, leveling homes and displacing residents, some of whom are fellow homebrewers. Marshall sits down to talk with a group from the Brewers Of Paradise homebrew club who were affected by this tragic fire. Please consider helping these homebrewers get back on their feet by making a donation at: HTTP://GOFUNDME.COM/HELPPARADISEBREW Music by Olafur Arnalds

On a recent October morning, founder of Brülosophy and host of this here podcast sat down with Patrons to answer questions about anything they felt like asking. These private Q&A sessions occur on a monthly basis and usually involve guests much more interesting than Marshall, people like John Palmer, Vinnie Cilurzo, Dr. Charlie Bamforth, and Gordon Strong, to name a few. To learn how you can get involved as well as about all the other rewards you can receive for helping us bring you this show, visit PATREON.COM/BRULOSOPHY now!

Known for imparting beer with flavors of artificial butter, diacetyl is one of the more commonly cited off-flavors in beer evaluation. In this episode, contributor Malcolm Frazer joins Marshall to discuss this curious compound in depths including how it's produced and ways to avoid it, as well as things it might be mistaken for when evaluating beer. The results of some exBEERiments on the topic will also be addressed. | Relevant Articles | Diacetyl Off-Flavor xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2017/01/02/off-flavor-series-pt-2-diacetyl-exbeeriment-results/

In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco and Marshall continue their discussion about the impact bias has on beer evaluation, this time focusing the influence sources other than flavor and aroma have on perception, as well as the way we perceive quality. | Relevant Articles | Impact Appearance Has On Perceived Beer Quality: http://brulosophy.com/2017/04/27/the-impact-appearance-has-on-perception-of-other-beer-qualities-exbeeriment-results/

Bias isn't a bad word! In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to chat about an aspect of beer and brewing that tends to go largely ignored-- the influence unconscious bias has on our evaluation of beer. The results from external research as well as exBEERiment findings will be paired with anecdotal experiences in hopes of making this topic as interesting as possible! | Relevant Articles | Impact Of Expectation On Perception xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2014/11/03/the-impact-of-expectation-on-perception-exbeeriment-results/

A seemingly trivial variable upon first thought, the amount of headspace in the fermentation vessel is something many brewers are concerned can impact the quality of their beer. Contributor Jake Huolihan joins Marshall in this episode for an in-depth chat about headspace and the fascinating results of an exBEERiment they performed on the subject. | Relevant Articles | Impact of Increased Headspace During Fermentation: http://brulosophy.com/2017/03/13/the-impact-of-increased-headspace-during-fermentation-exbeeriment-results/ Impact of Cold-Side Oxidation On NEIPA: http://brulosophy.com/2017/09/11/the-impact-of-cold-side-oxidation-on-new-england-ipa-exbeeriment-results/ Impact of Cold Crashing On Beer Character: http://brulosophy.com/2017/11/20/the-impact-of-cold-crashing-on-various-beer-characteristics-exbeeriment-results/

While on a recent visit to Yakima, WA for hop harvest, Brülosophy contributors Brian, Malcolm, and Marshall sat down with the dudes from Yakima Valley Hops to talk about their history, hop harvest events, and some of the stuff they've got planned for the future. Also chiming in are the folks from Yakima Craft Brewing, a local brewery who brews wet hop ales every year.