Homebrew Happy Hour

This is the show where we take YOUR questions about homebrew and craft beer as well as interview fellow homebrewers and industry professionals! If you have a question that you’d like for us to discuss on a future episode, please call our hotline @ 325-305-6017 and leave a voicemail message after the beep. More info and resources can be found at www.HomebrewHappyHour.com

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SCOBY Hotels, Garage Brewing & Fast SG Checks
3d ago · 1:02:20
As I was writing this intro, I realized that we’re getting pretty stinkin’ close to episode 500! I mean, this is only episode 491 but, still – very close. That excites me almost as much as this week’s episode excites me! It’s time for the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! — https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635 On Today’s Show: SCOBY Hotels, Garage Brewing
Recirculating Mashes, Yeast Re-Use & BIAB Bags
9d ago · 1:05:51
I hope you had a wonderful week, my friend. If you didn’t – maybe this episode will cheer you up, eh? It’s time for the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! — https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635 On Today’s Show: Recirculating Mashes, Yeast Re-Use & BIAB Bags 00:00:00 – 00:09:25 Patreon & Small Talk 00:09:26 – 00:24:44 Random Australian Guy 00:24:45 – 00:41:
Yeast Starters, Auto-Siphons, and Grain Mill Maintenance
16d ago · 1:06:38
Welcome back and buckle up because it’s time for the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! Lorena is here to help answer your questions and I’m here to be an example of what ADHD looks like in 40 year old bald men. A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! — https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635 On Today’s Show: Yeast Starters, Auto-Siphons, and Grain Mill Maintenance 00:00:00 – 00:09:13 Patreon & Sma
Crisp Pilsners, Cider Back Sweetening & Cellaring Beer Q&A
23d ago · 1:05:01
Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! On this week’s episode, Lorena Evans (Queen Bee @ BrewersFriend.com) joins me to help tackle your questions. A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! — https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635 On Today’s Show: Crisp Pilsners, Cider Back Sweetening & Cellaring Beer Q&A 00:00:00 – 00:10:27 Patreon & Small Talk 00:10:28 – 00:23:07
OG Fat Tire & The World of Draught Beer with Matt Meadows
1mo ago · 1:14:18
Welcome back, my friends! As you may (or may not) know, this month’s Patreon Trub Club kit is a clone of the OG version of Fat Tire. It’s a classic, for sure, and I’m so excited to have it on tap soon. I’m even more excited that I get to welcome New Belgium’s Director of Field Quality, Matt Meadows! It’s almost been 11 years since I’ve had Matt on the podcast so, as you can imagine, we had a lot of catching up to do. Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft
Emergency Glycol Failures, Diacetyl Rests & Hop Alpha Acids Explained!
1mo ago · 1:03:06
Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! — https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635 On Today’s Show: Emergency Glycol Failures, Diacetyl Rests & Hop Alpha Acids Explained! 00:00:00 – 00:10:59 Patreon & Small Talk 00:11:00 – 00:23:10 Glycol Failure During Fermentation 00:23:11 – 00:40:49 What is a Diacetyl Rest and Why Do We Do i
Did I Ruin My Beer? + Extract Wars & Kettle Sizing!
1mo ago · 1:05:47
Happy Friday, my friend! Who else has been watching this wild World Cup? I might be in the minority here, but I’m pumped for the finals this weekend. Let’s go, Argentina! ANYWAY Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! For this, my 485th episode, I’m excited to have Ms. Lorena Evans on as my guest host. Spoiler (and let me know in the comments below if you even read this far) – I’m about to make Lorena my full time co-host!!! I’ll talk about it on a f
Inside Atlanta’s Premier Brew Shop with Joshua Lord | Episode 484
1mo ago · 1:10:25
When you start homebrewing, it usually begins with a specific obsession. For this week’s guest, that obsession was a total lack of great, accessible Saisons in his local market, so he did what any passionate brewer would do: he eventually bought the whole homebrew supply shop! I am so delighted to sit down with Joshua Lord, the owner and brewer at The Brew Depot over in Alpharetta, Georgia. We’re diving deep into his journey from passionate hobbyist to taking the reins of a premier brick-and-mortar hub, and discussing exactly how he’s working to lower the barrier of entry for new brewers while
Inside Boulevard Brewing Co with Brand Manager Adam Hall
1mo ago · 1:07:12
Y’all – the streak of bad luck has been broken! To catch you up to speed, in case you don’t know what I’m referring to… I started off 2026 with a goal to offer premium clones of OG craft beer legends for our Trub Club members AND also nab interviews with the people and/or the brewers behind those legends. In January, we brewed a Shiner Bock and interviewed Shiner brewmaster, Greg Hybner. In February, we brewed a Real Ale Fireman’s 4 clone and spoke with their founder, Brad Farbstein. Then, in March, I felt like the king of podcasting because I got an interview with Russian River living legend,
Hop Extracts for Dry Hopping, Lager Yeast Kölsch, & Solving Low OG Problems | Episode 482
2mo ago · 1:05:45
Two episodes in one week?! Woohoo! Well, it’s mostly because I failed to put an episode out last week and I did, legit, feel bad about that. ICYMI – my Pop and I were at #HomebrewCon last week and discussed our thoughts on that trip here: https://youtu.be/s4ZyLDoHjdc Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! — https://www.patreon.co
Our Trip to #HomebrewCon 2026 in Asheville, NC | Episode 481
2mo ago · 1:16:46
My Pop and I had the best trip ever this past week as we left Austin, Texas, flew into Nashville, and road tripped it out to Asheville via the beautiful Smokey Mountains so we could attend #HomebrewCon 2026. In today’s episode, we recap the entire trip. If you’re only interested in our thoughts on the conference, use the timestamp below! Otherwise… Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do he
The Road to HomebrewCon 2026 in Asheville w/ Julia Herz | Episode 480
2mo ago · 33:30
It’s great to have Julia Herz from the American Homebrewers Association (https://homebrewersassociation.org/) back on the show this week to discuss the upcoming #HomebrewCon (NEXT WEEK, FYI, SO GO BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW). Personally, I have high expectations for this year’s show because, well, my Pop and I are going to be there! If you’re attending this year’s event, please hit me up. We’d love to meet you in person and grab a beer (or two, or three). With all of that being said, thanks for coming back for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answe
Do You REALLY Need Rice Hulls? | SRM, Growler Fills, & Draft Sparkling Water | Episode 479
2mo ago · 1:02:37
Better late than never, amirite? Apologies for the delay in publishing this but I’m thrilled to have my favorite homebrewer on the planet, Ms Lorena Evans, back on the show (via last minute request ) to help take your questions and, mostly, to participate in a variety of shenanigans with me. I always have the best time when she’s around! Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homeb
Is Pressure Fermentation Worth It? The Good, Bad, and the Potential Geysers! | Episode 478
3mo ago · 1:23:07
My buddy (and 2025 Homebrewer of the Year), Wayne Doucette, was kind enough to come on this week’s episode and help me take YOUR questions. This week, we focused mostly on pressure fermentation and I had a real good time plus I learned a lot. Let me know in the comments below what you think! Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club!
The Golden Hive Update: Mead, Makers, CBC and HomebrewCon Asheville | Episode 477
3mo ago · 1:12:12
Holy moly, y’all – this week’s episode was a BLAST! I’m so excited to welcome my buddy, Charlie, from Golden Hive Mead back on the show to catch up, recap his Craft Brewer’s Conference experience, talk about his current projects, and looking forward to hanging out in Asheville next month for HomebrewCon 2026. Y’all are in for a real treat! Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Hom
Pressure, Purity, and The Great Sparge Debate | Episode 476
3mo ago
You guys are in for a treat this week because I have a special guest who joined the show to help me take your questions AND do some catching up. It was last minute but I’m super excited that it happend! Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! — https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635 On Today’s Show: Pressure, Purity, and The
Fixing Foamy Beer, Frozen Fruit Tips, & Easy Hop Subs | Episode 475
3mo ago · 1:03:59
Is it oddly cold for May wherever you’re listening from? Dude, it’s been like 58 here this whole week. I’m not complaining because I love it! Anyway – welcome back, my friends, to another jam-packed episode. This week, our good friend, Lorena Evans, is joining me to tackle your questions and to humor me and my ADHD. I had a blast and I’m sure you will too! Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things
Is Your Process Outdated? The Truth on Kegs, Secondary Conditioning, & Must Have Gear | Ep.474
4mo ago · 1:09:10
I’m so happy to have you back, my friend! This week might seem long-winded and that’s because I have nobody here to reign me in. That’s right – I’m doing this week’s episode all by myself but DON’T FEAR… I *think* I got some useful information out this week. As always, I welcome your feedback in the comments below or call it in to 325-305-6107 Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at
3 Topics for Brewing Better Beer: Dry Hopping, Used Gear Tips, & Medaling at Competitions – Ep. 473
4mo ago · 1:01:37
Howdy, friends! I hope you’re doing well. We’re back with a jam-packed episode this week, featuring my good buddy – BrewersFriend.com pro, Lorena Evans. She helps me take YOUR questions so that we can all strive towards brewing better beer. It really doesn’t get much better than that! Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! — http
No New Episode but Don’t Forget About the Boston Lager!
4mo ago · 2:17
Hey, y’all! I apologize for no new episode this week but I did want to drop in and remind y’all that the Samuel Adams Boston Lager clone kit is live over at Patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour ! Even though I got big-timed by Boston Beer, we’re still going to enjoy brewing this American classic. It’s a delicious Vienna Lager styled beer and I’m confident you’re going to love how this batch turns out. Also – join us on Friday, April 24th @ 10am central for #BrewDay Live! My Pop and I will be brewing the Boston Lager at YouTube.com/HomebrewHappyHour and we’d love to have you hang out with us. cheers,
The Challenges of Operating a Homebrew Supply Shop in 2026 – Ep. 472
4mo ago · 1:09:56
Something I’ve been wanting to do for a while is to feature more of the people behind the scenes of our nation’s mom & pop homebrew supply shops. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you likely know that it hasn’t been the best time for our industry. Shops are closing up left and right and some might say it’s a little “doom and gloom”. HOWEVER – I’m so happy to have my new friend, Tyler Wallace, on the show this week. Tyler is the owner/operator of True Bru Homebrew Supply and it was a real treat getting to chat with him. Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… T
The Art of the Craft: Life, Lyrics, and Lager with Joe Whiting – Ep. 471
5mo ago · 1:10:06
You’re in for a real treat today because on this episode I am joined by my good buddy (and an INCREDIBLE musician), Joe Whiting. Joe hasn’t been on the show since November 2021, so I thought it would be great to catch up with him, recap his history as a brewer, and hear his perspective on how homebrewing has changed, the current state of homebrewing, and his thoughts on the potential future for our favorite hobby. Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft be
Mastering the Basics: Yeast Harvesting, Base Malts, and Mash Ratios – Ep. 470
5mo ago · 1:00:02
You know it’s going to be a great episode when BrewersFriend.com pro, Lorena Evans, is on the show! I’m so thankful to have her expertise a lot lately and I’m looking forward to having her on even more this year. Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! — https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635 On Today’s Show: Mastering the Ba
The Godfather of Double IPA: Vinnie Cilurzo on the Birth of Pliny the Elder – Ep. 469
5mo ago · 1:25:07
I would love your honest feedback in the comments below (or call it in to 325-305-6107) about the episodes I’ve been publishing lately. In my opinion, these have been some of the most information-packed and also featuring some of the greatest brewing minds but I’d love to know what YOU think. With that being said, the ball keeps rolling because today’s show is truly incredible. I was able to sit down with the inventor of the Double IPA, Mr. Vinnie Cilurzo himself. Vinnie is incredibly down to Earth and shared a ton about his history, Russian River Brewing Company, and the invention of the Doub
From Brewing to Biohacking: Trong’s New Wellness Tool – Ep. 468
5mo ago · 1:20:28
Y’all, this week’s episode is a doozy! Before you ask, YES – it is not a typical HHH episode. In fact, this might be the “healthiest” type of episode I’ve ever published for this show. When Trong approached me 6+ months ago with how his yeast farmer device was going to change my personal health… it obviously took me 6+ months to take him serious and have him on the show to convince me (and you guys) about it. After this episode though, I am committed to trying it out. What’s the worst that could happen? Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast

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Hop Extracts for Dry Hopping, Lager Yeast Kölsch, & Solving Low OG Problems | Episode 482

Our Trip to #HomebrewCon 2026 in Asheville, NC | Episode 481

The Road to HomebrewCon 2026 in Asheville w/ Julia Herz | Episode 480

Do You REALLY Need Rice Hulls? | SRM, Growler Fills, & Draft Sparkling Water | Episode 479

Is Pressure Fermentation Worth It? The Good, Bad, and the Potential Geysers! | Episode 478

The Golden Hive Update: Mead, Makers, CBC and HomebrewCon Asheville | Episode 477

Pressure, Purity, and The Great Sparge Debate | Episode 476

Fixing Foamy Beer, Frozen Fruit Tips, & Easy Hop Subs | Episode 475

Is Your Process Outdated? The Truth on Kegs, Secondary Conditioning, & Must Have Gear | Ep.474

3 Topics for Brewing Better Beer: Dry Hopping, Used Gear Tips, & Medaling at Competitions – Ep. 473

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The Challenges of Operating a Homebrew Supply Shop in 2026 – Ep. 472

The Art of the Craft: Life, Lyrics, and Lager with Joe Whiting – Ep. 471

Mastering the Basics: Yeast Harvesting, Base Malts, and Mash Ratios – Ep. 470

The Godfather of Double IPA: Vinnie Cilurzo on the Birth of Pliny the Elder – Ep. 469

From Brewing to Biohacking: Trong’s New Wellness Tool – Ep. 468

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Did I Ruin My Beer? + Extract Wars & Kettle Sizing!

Inside Atlanta’s Premier Brew Shop with Joshua Lord | Episode 484

Inside Boulevard Brewing Co with Brand Manager Adam Hall

Hop Extracts for Dry Hopping, Lager Yeast Kölsch, & Solving Low OG Problems | Episode 482

Our Trip to #HomebrewCon 2026 in Asheville, NC | Episode 481

The Road to HomebrewCon 2026 in Asheville w/ Julia Herz | Episode 480

Do You REALLY Need Rice Hulls? | SRM, Growler Fills, & Draft Sparkling Water | Episode 479

Is Pressure Fermentation Worth It? The Good, Bad, and the Potential Geysers! | Episode 478

The Golden Hive Update: Mead, Makers, CBC and HomebrewCon Asheville | Episode 477

Pressure, Purity, and The Great Sparge Debate | Episode 476

Fixing Foamy Beer, Frozen Fruit Tips, & Easy Hop Subs | Episode 475

Is Your Process Outdated? The Truth on Kegs, Secondary Conditioning, & Must Have Gear | Ep.474

3 Topics for Brewing Better Beer: Dry Hopping, Used Gear Tips, & Medaling at Competitions – Ep. 473

No New Episode but Don’t Forget About the Boston Lager!

The Challenges of Operating a Homebrew Supply Shop in 2026 – Ep. 472

The Art of the Craft: Life, Lyrics, and Lager with Joe Whiting – Ep. 471

Mastering the Basics: Yeast Harvesting, Base Malts, and Mash Ratios – Ep. 470

The Godfather of Double IPA: Vinnie Cilurzo on the Birth of Pliny the Elder – Ep. 469

From Brewing to Biohacking: Trong’s New Wellness Tool – Ep. 468