The Brülosophy Podcast

Base malts make up the bulk of a beer's grist, creating a canvas upon which other flavors are painted. From Pilsner to Maris Otter, brewers have available to them various types of base malts that are said to impact unique characteristics. In this episode, Marshall sits down with contributor Matt Del Fiacco to discuss the history of malting, what makes different base malts unique, and of course the results of some fascinating exBEERiments. The Brülosophy Podcast is proud to be partnered with the American Homebrewers Association. Become a member today: brulosophy.com/aha/ | Relevant Articles | Pale 2-Row vs. Pilsner Malt: http://brulosophy.com/2017/08/28/grain-comparison-pale-malt-2-row-vs-pilsner-malt-exbeeriment-results/ Maris Otter vs. Domestic Pale 2-Row Malt: http://brulosophy.com/2016/06/06/grain-comparison-pt-2-maris-otter-vs-domestic-us-2-row-exbeeriment-results/ Pale 2-Row vs. Pale 6-Row Malt: http://brulosophy.com/2018/04/09/grain-comparison-2-row-pale-malt-vs-6-row-pale-malt-exbeeriment-results/

Whereas traditional IPA is known for being clear, crisp, and relatively sharply bitter, NEIPA is expected to be soft and creamy with low bitterness. There are a number unique process variables that go into crafting such a hazy juice-bomb, one of which is adjusting the brewing water to have a higher proportion of chloride to sulfate, opposite of what's common for clearer versions of IPA. In this episode, contributor Brian Hall joins Marshall to chat about the impact water chemistry has on NEIPA and they discuss some fascinating exBEERiment results. The Brülosophy Podcast is proud to be partnered with the American Homebrewers Association. Become a member today: brulosophy.com/aha/ | Relevant Articles | Sulfate to Chloride Ratio xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2016/10/03/water-chemistry-pt-6-sulfate-to-chloride-ratio-exbeeriment-results/ Messing With Minerals: http://brulosophy.com/2015/05/18/water-chemistry-pt-2-messing-with-minerals-exbeeriment-results/

A commonly cited off-flavor in beer evaluation known for causing a puckering or even fuzzy sensation in the mouth is astringency. In this episode, contributor Ray Found sits down with Marshall to discuss posited causes of astringency in beer, methods brewers use to avoid this undesirable off-flavor, and the results of some exBEERiments on the subject. This and every episode of The Brülosophy Podcast is proudly brought to you by The American Homebrewers Association. Become a member today at brulosophy.com/aha | Relevant Articles | Boiling Spent Grain xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2016/03/28/the-vorlauf-effect-pt-2-testing-the-extreme-exbeeriment-results/ Impact Of High Mash pH: http://brulosophy.com/2017/07/24/water-chemistry-pt-9-evaluating-the-impact-of-high-mash-ph-exbeeriment-results/ Astringency Off-Flavor xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2017/12/21/off-flavor-series-astringent-exbeeriment-results/

Not terribly long ago, thirsty folks looking to craft their own tasty beer at home were limited to the supplies they could find at the grocery store or perhaps pick up from a local brewery, if they were lucky enough to live near one. Nowadays, there are homebrew shops in nearly every town offering brewers fresh ingredients, the latest in brewing gear, and a rad place to commune with like-minded others. In this episode, Marshall sits down with Love2brew co-founder, Ron Rivers, to discuss a side of homebrewing that often goes unnoticed. We touch on Ron's experience building and running a successful shop, his thoughts on Big Beer's creep into homebrewing, and some ideas for brewers looking to ensure the hobby stays healthy. This and every episode of The Brülosophy Podcast is proudly brought to you by The American Homebrewers Association. Become a member today at brulosophy.com/aha | Relevant Articles | The Industry Speaks: http://brulosophy.com/2016/10/20/the-industry-speaks-a-homebrew-shop-owners-thoughts-on-the-acquisition-of-northern-brewer-by-ab-inbev/ Love2brew.com

The mash process involves steeping grains in hot water wherein the enzymatic conversion of starches to sugar occurs. The sugar produced during this process is called maltose and makes up the large proportion of fermentables in most beer. However, it's not the only sugar that can be used in brewing, in fact there certain styles that all but require different types of sugar. In this episode, Marshall is joined by contributor Matt Del Fiacco to discuss these alternative sugars, the way in which they're used, and of course the results of some exBEERiments. This and every episode of The Brülosophy Podcast is proudly brought to you by The American Homebrewers Association. Become a member today at brulosophy.com/aha | Relevant Articles | Adding Sugar In A Single Dose vs. Staggered Doses During Fermentation: http://brulosophy.com/2016/01/25/sugar-during-fermentation-single-dose-vs-staggered-additions-exbeeriment-results/ Adding Sugar During The Boil vs. High Kräusen: http://brulosophy.com/2017/12/25/sugar-additions-boil-vs-high-krausen-exbeeriment-results/

It's the 40th episode of The Brülosophy Podcast, which means it's time to field some listener questions. In this show, co-host Jake Huolihan joins Marshall to discuss everything from becoming a BJCP judge to methods for using wood in beer. If you have any questions you'd like us to address, email them to feedback@brulosophy.com and we'll add it to the list! This and every episode of The Brülosophy Podcast is proudly brought to you by The American Homebrewers Association. Become a member today at brulosophy.com/aha

Whether brewing with extract or all grain, one thing all brewers are told is that the wort must be boiled for a minimum of 60 minutes, during which hops impart bitterness while certain off-flavor causing compounds are driven off. In this episode, contributor Jason Cipriani joins Marshall to chat about the various reasons we boil and discuss the results of some exBEERiments that call convention into question. This and every episode of The Brülosophy Podcast is proudly brought to you by The American Homebrewers Association. Become a member today at brulosophy.com/aha | Relevant Articles | Boil Length xBmt Pt. 1 - Pale Malt: http://brulosophy.com/2015/03/11/the-impact-of-boil-length-ale-exbeeriment-results/ Boil Length xBmt Pt. 2 - Pilsner Malt: http://brulosophy.com/2015/09/14/boil-length-pt-2-pilsner-malt-exbeeriment-results/ Boil Length xBmt Pt. 3 - 60 Minutes vs. 180 Minutes: http://brulosophy.com/2017/11/13/boil-length-pt-3-60-minutes-vs-180-minutes-exbeeriment-results/ Lab Data - DMS In 30 Minute Boil Beer: http://brulosophy.com/2015/10/08/update-lab-data-on-pils-malt-boil-length-exbeeriment/

When it comes to packing as much hop character into a New England IPA as possible, brewers have developed unique methods that are also believed to contribute to this style's characteristic hazy appearance. In this episode, Brülosophy's NEIPA guru, Brian Hall, joins Marshall to discuss these techniques, how they differ from conventional dry hopping methods, what they're purported to do, as well as some interesting exBEERiment results. This and every episode of The Brülosophy Podcast is proudly brought to you by The American Homebrewers Association. Become a member today at brulosophy.com/aha | Relevant Articles | Biotransformation vs. Standard Dry Hop: http://brulosophy.com/2017/01/23/biotransformation-vs-standard-dry-hop-exbeeriment-results/ Dry Hop At Yeast Pitch vs. Standard Dry Hop: http://brulosophy.com/2017/06/12/dry-hop-at-yeast-pitch-vs-standard-dry-hop-in-neipa-exbeeriment-results/

Sour beers have risen in popularity over the last few years with drinkers thirsting for their complex presentation of funky tartness. While making sour beer traditionally required upwards of a couple years, many brewers these days are relying on methods to hasten the souring process. In this episode, Marshall is joined by contributor Malcolm Frazer as well as the first in-studio guest, Sean Wood, to discuss techniques brewers can use to produce delicious sour beer quickly. Sean has been homebrewing for years, served as president of the local homebrew club for 2 years, and currently helps manage the sour and barrel program at House Of Prendragon Brewing Company. His beers are as great as his knowledge is deep! This and every episode of The Brülosophy Podcast is proudly brought to you by The American Homebrewers Association. Become a member today at brulosophy.com/aha | Relevant Articles | The Impact of Open Fermentation On Kettle Sour Beer: http://brulosophy.com/2018/04/16/the-impact-of-open-fermentation-on-kettle-sour-beer-exbeeriment-results/ Boil Vs. No Boil Berliner Weisse: http://brulosophy.com/2016/11/14/boil-vs-no-boil-berliner-weisse-exbeeriment-results/ Berliner Weisse Soured With Grain: http://brulosophy.com/2015/08/13/berliner-weisse-soured-with-grain-it-finally-worked/ Oh, Baby, It's A Wild Wort: http://brulosophy.com/2014/07/10/oh-baby-its-a-wild-wort/

While individual preferences vary when it comes to carbonation level, there's little argument that the sparkle and fizz in beer is important to producing a desirable product. In this episode, contributor Malcolm Frazer joins Marshall to discuss the ins and outs of carbon dioxide including some conjecture on its history in beer, methods of carbonation, and the results of exBEERiments on the subject. This and every episode of The Brülosophy Podcast is proudly brought to you by The American Homebrewers Association. Become a member today at brulosophy.com/aha | Relevant Articles | Force Carbonation vs. Keg Conditioning: http://brulosophy.com/2016/09/12/carbonation-methods-pt-1-force-carbonation-vs-keg-conditioning-exbeeriment-results/ Force Carbonation vs. Bottle Conditioning: http://brulosophy.com/2016/09/26/carbonation-methods-pt-2-force-carbonation-vs-bottle-conditioning-exbeeriment-results/ Force Carbonation vs. Spunding: http://brulosophy.com/2018/02/26/carbonation-methods-pt-3-force-carbonation-vs-spunding-exbeeriment-results/

Brewers seeking to produce the clearest beer possible have a number of options including both mechanical filtration and chemical fining agents. In this episode, contributor Jake Huolihan joins Marshall to discuss the popular method of fining with gelatin including its history of use in the brewing industry as well as exBEERiments looking into the impact it has on appearance, flavor, aroma, and mouthfeel. This and every episode of The Brülosophy Podcast is proudly brought to you by The American Homebrewers Association. Become a member today at brulosophy.com/aha | Relevant Articles | Impact of Gelatin on Dry Hopped Pale Ale (aka The Gelatin Effect): http://brulosophy.com/2015/01/05/the-gelatin-effect-exbeeriment-results/ Impact of Gelatin on NEIPA: http://brulosophy.com/2016/06/20/the-gelatin-effect-pt-6-gelatin-vs-nothing-in-a-ne-style-pale-ale-exbeeriment-results/ Hydrated vs. Dry Gelatin: http://brulosophy.com/2015/12/28/the-gelatin-effect-pt-3-dry-vs-hydrated-exbeeriment-results/ Impact of High Amount of Gelatin: http://brulosophy.com/2016/04/25/the-gelatin-effect-pt-4-standard-vs-a-lot-exbeeriment-results/

Brewers have been seeking ways to produce the clearest beer possible for ages, coming up with some pretty odd methods along the way such as relying on dried fish bladder known as isinglass. Despite so many technological advancements, modern brewers continue to rely on arguably rudimentary finings including Irish moss, an algae, and it's more powerful cousin Whirlfloc. In this episode, contributor Jason Cipriani joins Marshall to discuss the history of kettle finings in brewing, how they work, and some exBEERiment results. This and every episode of The Brülosophy Podcast is proudly brought to you by The American Homebrewers Association. Become a member today at brulosophy.com/aha | Relevant Articles | The Irish Moss Effect xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2015/03/16/the-irish-moss-effect-exbeeriment-results/ The Whirlfloc Effect xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2017/03/27/the-whirlfloc-effect-exbeeriment-results/

Necessary for styles such as Brown Ale, Porter, and Stout, roasted grains impart flavors of coffee, chocolate, ash, and nuts. They can also be used to impart a brilliant red color styles like Irish Red Ale. In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to give this arguably neglected ingredient the attention it deserves, discussing the various types of roasted grains as well as some exBEERiments they’ve done. This and every episode of The Brülosophy Podcast is proudly brought to you by The American Homebrewers Association. Become a member today at brulosophy.com/aha | Relevant Articles | Full Mash vs. Capped At Vorlauf: http://brulosophy.com/2015/11/30/roasted-grains-full-mash-vs-capped-at-vorlauf-exbeeriment-results-2/ Cold Steeping vs. Full Mash: http://brulosophy.com/2017/12/04/roasted-grains-pt-4-cold-steeping-vs-full-mash-exbeeriment-results/ Roasted Barley vs. Black (Patent) Malt: http://brulosophy.com/2016/05/30/roasted-grains-pt-2-roasted-barley-vs-black-patent-malt-exbeeriment-results/ Carafa Special II vs. Chocolate Malt: http://brulosophy.com/2017/08/07/roasted-grains-pt-3-carafa-special-ii-vs-chocolate-malt-exbeeriment-results/

Not too long ago, homebrewers interested in all grain brewing were often advised to build a cumbersome setup consisting of 3 separate vessels, all serving a very specific purpose. Making the jump to all grain essentially meant dedicating a good portion of one's garage to a brewery, which was a barrier for many. Then along came some clever Australians with an idea that made all grain brewing nearly as easy as brewing with extract-- Brew In A Bag! In this episode, contributor Jake Huolihan joins Marshall to chat about this simple approach to making beer that has become one of the most popular methods since its inception. We'll also be going over some interesting results from exBEERiments we've performed. This and every episode of The Brülosophy Podcast is proudly brought to you by The American Homebrewers Association. Become a member today at brulosophy.com/aha | Relevant Articles | The Impact Squeezing Has On Beer Character: http://brulosophy.com/2017/05/22/brew-in-a-bag-the-impact-squeezing-the-bag-has-on-beer-character-exbeeriment-results/ Brew In A Bag vs. No Sparge In A MLT: http://brulosophy.com/2018/03/05/mash-methods-brew-in-a-bag-biab-vs-no-sparge-exbeeriment-results/

It's often said that yeast require oxygen for the purposes of propagation, which serves to increase cell counts such that fermentation is strong and healthy. In this episode, Brülosophy contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to discuss both the thinking behind wort aeration as well as some results from exBEERiments they've performed on the subject. This and every episode of The Brülosophy Podcast is proudly brought to you by The American Homebrewers Association. Become a member today at brulosophy.com/aha | Relevant Articles | Shaken vs. Nothing: http://brulosophy.com/2015/05/25/wort-aeration-pt-1-shaken-vs-nothing-exbeeriment-results/ Shaken vs. Pure Oxygen: http://brulosophy.com/2015/07/13/wort-aeration-pt-2-shaken-vs-pure-oxygen-exbeeriment-results/ Nothing vs. Pure Oxygen: http://brulosophy.com/2015/10/19/wort-aeration-pt-3-nothing-vs-pure-oxygen-exbeeriment-results/