Experimental Brewing

Denny Conn, Drew Beechum · experimentalbrew.com

Sit down with Denny Conn and Drew Beechum, authors of Experimental Homebrewing and Homebrewing All-Stars as they explore the world of beer and homebrew. Every episode tackles the science of brewing and the art of brewing. Listen and learn how to make and appreciate better beer and how to create even the craziest idea you have. We can’t promise that you’ll save the world, but we can promise mad science in the pursuit of great beer!

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Episode 211 – HomeBrewCon – Asheville 2026
18d ago
HomeBrewCon Was Back! But how was it? Of course, Drew is biased, but Denny and guest, Eric Pierce were not. So sit back and listen to our live reflections from the media room on the last day of HomeBrewCon. What’s was different? What was the same? How was Asheville? Did we drink any beer? Episode Links: HomeBrewCon – https://www.homebrewcon.org/ HomeBrewCon Seminars – https://homebrewersassociation.org/seminars/ Denny and Drew’s Presentation – https://homebrewersassociation.org/seminar/bringing-back-the-joy-of-homebrewing/ Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.co
Brew Files – Episode 175 – Get Your Pints On Route 66
3mo ago · 20:06
The Brew Is Out There! Route 66 – America’s Mother Road – turns 100 this year! To celebrate Garage Band Brewing (Plainfield, IL) and Wild Parrot Brewing (Pasadena, CA) teamed up and brewed an American classic beer. Listeners may already know the recipe! Links Garage Band Brewing: https://www.garagebandbrewing.com/ Wild Parrot Brewing: https://www.wildparrotbrewing.com/ Brew Files Episode 2 – The Crushable Cream Ale – https://www.experimentalbrew.com/2017/01/25/brew-files-episode-2-the-crushable-cream-ale/ I Dream of Jennie Cream Ale: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/2017/01/24/i-dream-of-jenny
Episode 210 – Bob and Denny Take Belgium, Part 2
5mo ago · 59:00
Time for part 2 of the Denny and Bob travelogue as they leave Bruges and head to Wallonia for more adventures! Episode Links: Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing This episode is brought to you by: You and our Patreons! In the meanwhile, subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iTunes, etc). Like our podcast, review it – talk it up! If you have comments, feedbacks, harassments, etc, feel free to drop us a line at podcast@experimentalbrew.com. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalHomebrewing) or Twitter (@ExpBrewing). If you have ques
Episode 208 – Bob and Denny Take Belgium
9mo ago
Hey where did you go? Here, there and everywhere – particularly Belgium! We’re catching you up with what’s been going on with life and the podcast before we sit down with Bob Sylvester to take the mega awesome epic trip to Belgium! What did they learn that can bust myths and better your brewing? Episode Links: La Trappe: https://uk.latrappetrappist.com/ Westmalle: https://www.trappistwestmalle.be/en/ De Ranke: https://www.deranke.be/en/home Cazeau: https://brasseriedecazeau.be/en/ Van Steenberge: https://www.vansteenberge.com/ Bourgogne de Flandres: https://www.bourgognedesflandres.be/en Berna
Brew Files – Episode 174 – Big Boy Barleywine
1y ago
The Brew Is Out There! On this week's episode of the Brew Files, we sit down in the pre-GABF mayhem to talk Pro-Am Competitions with Oleg Shpyrko, winner of the 2017 Romancing the Beer Competition, and Shaun Smith of Camarillo's Institution Ale Company about why Pro-Am's are a thing and what it takes to transform a potent homebrew (a 9.3% abv Imperial Stout with Cocoa, Peppers and Vanilla) into a commercial brew. Links Festivus Feats of Strength Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/festivus-feats-strength T'Oaked's Romancing the Beer Competition: http://romancingthebeer.com/ Instit
Episode 207 – Fonio, Fonio, What The Heck Are You, Fonio?
1y ago
The hot new brewing grain is actually thousands of years old. Fonio, a staple hardy crop from West Africa is now available for brewing purposes where it can yield interesting results including grain derived tropical fruit flavors. Ashton Lewis walks us through what to expect and how to use it! Episode Links: How To Brew Online Relaunches: http://howtobrew.com/ Beervana’s Coronavirus Diaries Revisited: https://www.beervanablog.com/beervana/2025/3/21/coronavirus-diaries-at-five-gigantic Fonio BSG Site: https://rahrbsg.com/fonio-50-lb/ Fonio Gold Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/2025/04/1
Brew Files – Episode 173 – Kyle’s Rauchbier
1y ago
The Brew Is Out There! On this week's episode of the Brew Files, we sit down in the pre-GABF mayhem to talk Pro-Am Competitions with Oleg Shpyrko, winner of the 2017 Romancing the Beer Competition, and Shaun Smith of Camarillo's Institution Ale Company about why Pro-Am's are a thing and what it takes to transform a potent homebrew (a 9.3% abv Imperial Stout with Cocoa, Peppers and Vanilla) into a commercial brew. Links Festivus Feats of Strength Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/festivus-feats-strength T'Oaked's Romancing the Beer Competition: http://romancingthebeer.com/ Instit
Episode 206 – Abstract Localism
1y ago
Southern California Homebrewers Festival is right around the corner and Drew sits down with Andy Carter to discuss the Fest and this year’s Bragging Rights Only Competition. In the brewery, Drew gets a bit abstract with a class about Abstrax hop extracts. Episode Links: Ask The AHA Board Anything! – March 18th – 5PM PT – https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/zymurgy-live/town-hall-what-an-independent-aha-means-for-you/ Abstrax Hops – https://abstraxhops.com/ California Homebrewers Association – https://www.calhomebrewers.org/ Volunteer for the Fest – https://www.calhomebrewers.org/volunteer/
Brew Files – Episode 172 – Season of the Bruce
1y ago
The Brew Is Out There! On this week's episode of the Brew Files, we sit down in the pre-GABF mayhem to talk Pro-Am Competitions with Oleg Shpyrko, winner of the 2017 Romancing the Beer Competition, and Shaun Smith of Camarillo's Institution Ale Company about why Pro-Am's are a thing and what it takes to transform a potent homebrew (a 9.3% abv Imperial Stout with Cocoa, Peppers and Vanilla) into a commercial brew. Links Festivus Feats of Strength Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/festivus-feats-strength T'Oaked's Romancing the Beer Competition: http://romancingthebeer.com/ Instit
Episode 205 – We Love LA
1y ago
Drew sits down in this episode with Brett Knapp of Common Space Brewery to talk their fundraising project – “We LA”. We’ve included a homebrew recipe for you to use. Denny and Drew also talk through the recent AHA Independence news. What do you want to happen with the AHA? Let us know! Episode Links: Escarpment Labs Yeast Costs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2642184862736164/permalink/4006885109599459/ Joey Redner (Cigar City) donates to USF for Brewing education: https://giving.usf.edu/impact/joey-and-jennifer-redner-give-22m-support-campus-stadium-brewing-arts-program Common Space: https:/
Brew Files – Episode 171 – Cordially Invitied
1y ago
The Brew Is Out There! On this week's episode of the Brew Files, we sit down in the pre-GABF mayhem to talk Pro-Am Competitions with Oleg Shpyrko, winner of the 2017 Romancing the Beer Competition, and Shaun Smith of Camarillo's Institution Ale Company about why Pro-Am's are a thing and what it takes to transform a potent homebrew (a 9.3% abv Imperial Stout with Cocoa, Peppers and Vanilla) into a commercial brew. Links Festivus Feats of Strength Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/festivus-feats-strength T'Oaked's Romancing the Beer Competition: http://romancingthebeer.com/ Instit
Episode 204 – The Hills Are On Fire
1y ago
You may have heard the hills around Drew caught on fire – well he’s back after that and a laptop collapse! Catch up with us. We have a few episodes waiting to go! (Picture of Mt. Wilson, which should be green and lush, but….) Episode Links: Your Thoughts on a national homebrewing Org?: https://brewersassociation.wufoo.com/forms/z1prrkcz1vagwld/ Mindful Drinking Fest: https://www.mindfuldrinkingfest.com/ Maltose Falcons Advent Calendar: https://www.maltosefalcons.com/blogs/news/counting-down-the-holidays-with-beer-and-mead-and-booze World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/ Patreon Remember even
Episode 203 – 27 Years Of Experience In NorCal
1y ago · 1:03:23
Denny’s road trip continues as he hit the Northern California Homebrewer’s Festival and spoke about the things he’s learned in 27 years of homebrewing. Episode Links: Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing Episode Contents: 00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors 00:03:37 Announcements & Feedback 00:07:36 The Lounge – Northern California Homebrewers Festival This episode is brought to you by: Jaded Brewing Wyeast Labs YCH Hops Interested in helping Denny and Drew with the IGOR program (aka help us run experiments!) – contact them at igor@experim
Brew Files – Episode 170 – Colorado Homebrew with the Brew Hut
1y ago
The Brew Is Out There! On this week's episode of the Brew Files, we sit down in the pre-GABF mayhem to talk Pro-Am Competitions with Oleg Shpyrko, winner of the 2017 Romancing the Beer Competition, and Shaun Smith of Camarillo's Institution Ale Company about why Pro-Am's are a thing and what it takes to transform a potent homebrew (a 9.3% abv Imperial Stout with Cocoa, Peppers and Vanilla) into a commercial brew. Links Festivus Feats of Strength Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/festivus-feats-strength T'Oaked's Romancing the Beer Competition: http://romancingthebeer.com/ Instit
Episode 202 – Hop and Brew 2024
1y ago
Denny went on the road to his favorite excuse to buy Top and Bottom Cutter – Yakima Chief Hops Hop & Brew School. Sit back and listen to his conversations around the current state of of American hops! Episode Links: Marcus Baskerville publishes “Wood, Barrel and Time” – https://a.co/d/gQrKZFl AFicioNAdo launches CannaBev for THC Beverage Certification – https://www.cannabevcertification.com/ No Hymn to Ninkasi is NOT a recipe for making Sumerian Beer – https://zythophile.co.uk/2024/09/27/no-the-hymn-to-ninkasi-is-not-a-recipe-for-making-sumerian-beer/ Hop & Brew School – https://hopandbrewscho
Brew Files – Episode 169 – Stupid Times With Drew
1y ago
The Brew Is Out There! On this week's episode of the Brew Files, we sit down in the pre-GABF mayhem to talk Pro-Am Competitions with Oleg Shpyrko, winner of the 2017 Romancing the Beer Competition, and Shaun Smith of Camarillo's Institution Ale Company about why Pro-Am's are a thing and what it takes to transform a potent homebrew (a 9.3% abv Imperial Stout with Cocoa, Peppers and Vanilla) into a commercial brew. Links Festivus Feats of Strength Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/festivus-feats-strength T'Oaked's Romancing the Beer Competition: http://romancingthebeer.com/ Instit
Episode 201 – You Can Go Home Again
1y ago
Denny went back home to Newtown Iowa for the first time in decades and wouldn’t you know it, there was a brewery there! Denny sat down with Joe Kesteloot, head brewer of Gezellig Brewing. Denny even found a hazy that he liked! Episode Links: Norwalk Brewhouse Indie Go Go: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/norwalk-brew-house–3/x/26239203#/ Craft Brew Hall of Fame: https://www.americancraftbeerhalloffame.com/ Fermentis Academy at GABF: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fermentis-academy-homebrewers-denver-co-tickets-918864226637 Colorado Homebrew Academy: https://thebrewhut.com/colorado-homebrewers-
Brew Files – Episode 168 – True Blue Brews with Peter
2y ago · 58:44
The Brew Is Out There! On this week's episode of the Brew Files, we sit down in the pre-GABF mayhem to talk Pro-Am Competitions with Oleg Shpyrko, winner of the 2017 Romancing the Beer Competition, and Shaun Smith of Camarillo's Institution Ale Company about why Pro-Am's are a thing and what it takes to transform a potent homebrew (a 9.3% abv Imperial Stout with Cocoa, Peppers and Vanilla) into a commercial brew. Links Festivus Feats of Strength Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/festivus-feats-strength T'Oaked's Romancing the Beer Competition: http://romancingthebeer.com/ Instit
Episode 200 – REPLAY – Hopping at HomeBrewCon
2y ago
Normally this time of year we’d be bringing you a taste of HomeBrewCon, but with no full event this year, let’s revisit last year’s show! Live from San Diego – It’s the Denny and Drew and Friends Show! Seriously, we’re joined by our friends from HomeBrewCon to talk the conference and homebrewing while enjoying a few wonderful homebrews as well! Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental HomeBrewCon: https://www.homebrewcon.org/ Jeff’s Rye Pilsner: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/2023/07/14/rye-pilsner/ Jeff’s Mecca Doppelbock: https://www.exper
Brew Files – Episode 167 – IPAs with Gourmet Brewing
2y ago
The Brew Is Out There! On this week's episode of the Brew Files, we sit down in the pre-GABF mayhem to talk Pro-Am Competitions with Oleg Shpyrko, winner of the 2017 Romancing the Beer Competition, and Shaun Smith of Camarillo's Institution Ale Company about why Pro-Am's are a thing and what it takes to transform a potent homebrew (a 9.3% abv Imperial Stout with Cocoa, Peppers and Vanilla) into a commercial brew. Links Festivus Feats of Strength Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/festivus-feats-strength T'Oaked's Romancing the Beer Competition: http://romancingthebeer.com/ Instit
Episode 199 – Denny In Temecula
2y ago
Not everything that happens behind the scenes is nefarious! Denny and Drew brought Mike Neice of the Barley Bandits behind the Falcons booth to try an Alesong beer before digging into his Hoppy Lager that Denny truly loved. Episode Links: Art Larrance Passes Away: https://www.oregonlive.com/beer/2024/05/portland-craft-beer-pioneer-art-larrance-dies-at-80.html Wayne is back to brewing: https://allaboutbeer.com/wayne-wambles-upcountry-brewery/ HomeBrew Mart Sold: https://sandiegobeer.news/home-brew-mart-under-new-old-management/ The Changes at GABF: https://www.brewbound.com/news/brewers-associa
Brew Files – Episode 166 – Optimal Wit
2y ago
The Brew Is Out There! On this week's episode of the Brew Files, we sit down in the pre-GABF mayhem to talk Pro-Am Competitions with Oleg Shpyrko, winner of the 2017 Romancing the Beer Competition, and Shaun Smith of Camarillo's Institution Ale Company about why Pro-Am's are a thing and what it takes to transform a potent homebrew (a 9.3% abv Imperial Stout with Cocoa, Peppers and Vanilla) into a commercial brew. Links Festivus Feats of Strength Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/festivus-feats-strength T'Oaked's Romancing the Beer Competition: http://romancingthebeer.com/ Instit
Episode 198 – Denny In Temecula
2y ago
For the first time, Denny Conn made his way to the Southern California Homebrewers Festival in Temecula. Hear his reaction to the beers and festivities and his talk! Episode Links: Zebulon Ales – The WWII Pub with Ron Pattison – https://www.facebook.com/events/408925275370905/ Ale Apothecary Sale – https://newschoolbeer.com/home/2024/5/the-ale-apothecary-is-for-sale-founder-paul-arney-retiring-from-the-industry Drew’s Mild – https://community.grainfather.com/recipes/1083735 Thursday Murder Club – https://www.amazon.com/Thursday-Murder-Club-Novel/dp/1984880969 Patreon Remember even a buck is go
Brew Files – Episode 165 – REPLAY – Extract with Jay
2y ago
The Brew Is Out There! On this week's episode of the Brew Files, we sit down in the pre-GABF mayhem to talk Pro-Am Competitions with Oleg Shpyrko, winner of the 2017 Romancing the Beer Competition, and Shaun Smith of Camarillo's Institution Ale Company about why Pro-Am's are a thing and what it takes to transform a potent homebrew (a 9.3% abv Imperial Stout with Cocoa, Peppers and Vanilla) into a commercial brew. Links Festivus Feats of Strength Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/festivus-feats-strength T'Oaked's Romancing the Beer Competition: http://romancingthebeer.com/ Instit
Episode 197 – Golden Clams
2y ago
It’s the busy brewing season for Drew and we prove we can still make mistakes – like bringin back the infamous Clam Chowder Saison! In the Lounge we sit and talk with homebrewer Jason Barker about his recent winning efforts with Denny’s club! Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental Gourmet Brewing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-4UPAWH4_I Firestone Walker XPA: https://thefullpint.com/beer-news/firestone-xpa-details-on-firestone-walkers-newest-seasonal/ The Resurrection of Narragansett: https://www.pelliclemag.com/home/2024/4/9/youre-gonna-

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Brew Files – Episode 171 – Cordially Invitied

Episode 204 – The Hills Are On Fire

Episode 203 – 27 Years Of Experience In NorCal

Brew Files – Episode 170 – Colorado Homebrew with the Brew Hut

Episode 202 – Hop and Brew 2024

Brew Files – Episode 169 – Stupid Times With Drew

Episode 201 – You Can Go Home Again

Brew Files – Episode 168 – True Blue Brews with Peter

Episode 200 – REPLAY – Hopping at HomeBrewCon

Brew Files – Episode 167 – IPAs with Gourmet Brewing

Episode 199 – Denny In Temecula

Brew Files – Episode 166 – Optimal Wit

Episode 198 – Denny In Temecula

Brew Files – Episode 165 – REPLAY – Extract with Jay

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