The Brülosophy Podcast

Recently, some brewers have been looking for ways to make beers that have good hop character with minimal bitterness, and one unique method involves removing the bittering hop addition halfway through the boil. This week, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about this approach as well as the results of an xBmt 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 Article | Impact Removing Bittering Hops Mid-Boil Has On A Kölsch xBmt

Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about the deliciously lesser-known style called Czech Amber Lager as well as the results of their attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods. 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 | Short & Shoddy Czech Amber Lager

The two most common forms hops come in are whole cone and pellet, and some believe they contribute different characteristics when used for dry hopping. Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall on this episode to chat about the differences between whole cone and pellet hops, as well as the results of a couple xBmts on the topic. 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 | Whole Cone vs. Pellet Hop In The Dry Hop xBmt TBC xBmt: Whole Cone vs. Pellet Hop In The Dry Hop

While some people pay little mind to the vessel their beer is served to them in, others view the use of proper glassware as contributing to the overall drinking experience. In this episode, contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to discuss their various opinions on the topic of beer glassware. 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.

The most common material used to make kegs is stainless steel, but over the last few years, manufacturers have released kegs made of alternative materials. In this episode, contributor Will Lovell sits down with Marshall to chat about the use of PET kegs and the results of an xBmt comparing them to standard stainless kegs. 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 | Impact Storage In A PET Keg Has On A Pale Lager

In the history of brewing, sour beers are perhaps some of the oldest styles, and while modern brewers have developed methods to hasten the souring process, some continue to prefer taking a more traditional approach. This week, contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to chat about their experiences with traditional sour beer brewing. 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.

For the fourth AvgBrü, The Brü Club members selected Oatmeal Stout as the style of choice, and a handful of members sent theirs in to be reviewed by Tim, Justin, Craig, and Marshall. 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.

Barley is the most common grains used to make beer, and typically it's of the 2-row variety; however, 6-row barley malt can also be used to make beer. This week, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about the use of 6-row malt in brewing as well as the results of an xBmt on the topic. 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 | 2-Row vs. 6-Row Malt In An American Lager xBmt

For the 270th episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to answer a bunch of listener submitted questions. 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.

Prior to joining Brülosophy as host of The Brülosophy Show, Martin Keen hosted The Homebrew Challenge where he brewed all BJCP beer recipes. Back in June 2022, Martin spent time answering questions submitted by Patrons of Brülosophy, and while these sessions are typically kept private, we decided to share this one with all of our listeners. 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 Links | The Brülosophy Show

Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about the classic British ale known as Dark Mild as well as the results of their attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods. 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 | Short & Shoddy Dark Mild

Barley may be the standard grain used to make beer, but brewers have been using rye for nearly as long. In this episode, contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall to chat about the use of flaked rye as well as the results of an xBmt comparing it to malted rye in an American Pale Ale. 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 | Flaked Rye vs. Rye Malt In An American Pale Ale xBmt

Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall this week to chat about the past year, from their views on moving away from Covid and toward a new normal to what they're looking forward to in the future. Huge cheers to all of our listeners, Patrons, and sponsors who make this show possible! 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.

Spruce tips have been used for various culinary purposes for centuries including as a seasoning for beer. In this episode, contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall to chat about this unique ingredient and the impact it has on American IPA. 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 | Brewing With Spruce: Boil Addition vs. Fermentation Additiona In An American IPA

This week, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to chat about their experiences going bulk, from the ingredients they prefer to keep on-hand to the gear they use. 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 | The Beauty Of Bulk

Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall this week to chat about the impact boiling wort in a covered kettle has on a Festbier. 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 | Impact Boiling Wort In A Covered Kettle Has On A Festbier xBmt

For the third AvgBrü, The Brü Club members brewed the classic British style known as Ordinary Bitter, a handful of which were sent in for review by Tim, Justin, and Marshall. 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.

Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about the deliciously unique style of beer called Baltic Porter as well as the results of their attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods. 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 | Short & Shoddy Baltic Porter

We made it to episode 260, which means it's time for another Brü & A! This week, contributor Cade Jobe sits down with Marshall to answer a bunch of listener submitted questions. 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.

Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall this week to chat about the impact different fermentation temperatures have on Weissbier. 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 | Weissbier Fermentation Temperature xBmt

Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall for this Brü's Views episode to discuss their opinions on brewing and drinking seasonal beers. 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.

This week, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss the use of coffee in brewing, focusing particularly on the differences between adding either hot brewed or cold brewed coffee when packaging a Stout. 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 | Hot Brew vs. Cold Brew Coffee In A Stout xBmt 1 Hot Brew vs. Cold Brew Coffee In A Stout xBmt 2

Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall this week to chat about their experiences becoming BJCP beer judges. 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.

Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall this week to chat about crown and flip-top bottle caps, as well as the results of an xBmt comparing beers conditioned in bottles that were sealed with either type of cap. 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 | Crown Cap vs. Swing-Top Bottle Caps xBmt

This week, contributor Mike Neville joins Marshall to chat about the delicious style of beer called Rye IPA as well as the results of their attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods. 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 | Short & Shoddy Rye IPA

The wives, Laura Schott and Michele Meisch, join Marshall and Tim again to review a grip of unique beers submitted by listeners of the show. 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.

This week, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss the use of sulfites at packaging to reduce the risk of cold-side oxidation, focusing especially on the differences between sodium and potassium metabisulfite. 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 | SMB vs. PMB At Kegging xBmt

Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall for this Brü's Views episode to discuss their opinions on brewing to style. 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.

This is the 250th episode of The Brülosophy Podcast, which in addition to being a pretty rad milestone, means it's time for more Brü & A! This week, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to answer a bunch of listener submitted questions. 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.

Lactose is commongly used in Sweet Stout as a means of boosting both sweetness and mouthfeel, both defining characteristics of the style. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about this unique ingredient as well as the results of an interesting xBmt on the topic. 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 | Lactose In Sweet Stout xBmt

Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall this week to chat about their experiences packaging and shipping beer. 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.

For the second AvgBrü, The Brü Club members brewed the relatively new style known as New Zealand Pilsner, which features fruity hops from the land of the long white cloud. In this episode, Tim and Justin join Marshall to sample a handful of these beers. 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.

New brewers using malt extract and smaller kettles often rely on dilution, though this method rarely gets discussed among all-grain brewers. This week, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about the various aspects of diluting high OG wort to increase yield, as well as the results of an xBmt on the topic. 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 | Dilution Of High OG Wort xBmt

This week, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about the relatively new style of beer called Brut IPA as well as the results of their attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods. 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 | Short & Shoddy Brut IPA

Brewers are taught to let their mash rest for a minimum of 60 minutes to allow for complete conversion. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about where traditional ideas on mash length came from, what can happen when mashing for less time, and the results of an xBmt on the topic. 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 | Impact Reduced Mash Length Has On A Blonde Ale xBmt

Contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall for this Brü's Views episode to discuss their unfiltered thoughts on brewing and beer events. 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.

Modern brewers aim to extract as much fruity goodness from hops as possible when making styles like IPA, and Rapidase Revelation Aroma is an enzyme product that promises to unlock these desirable characteristics when added to the fermenter. This week, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about this unique product as well as the results of an xBmt on the topic. 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 | Rapidase Revelation Aroma xBmt

Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about their experiences using different methods for hopping beer. 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.

We made it to episode 240, which means it's time for another Brü & A! This week, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to answer a bunch of listener submitted questions. 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.

In this special episode of The Brülosophy Podcast, Marshall and Tim are joined by their wives, Laura Schott and Michele Meisch, to review a handful of listener submitted beers. 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.

The boil is generally viewed as a necessary step in the brewing process, but some clever brewers of Hazy IPA have found that skipping this step results in a finished beer with desirable aspects. Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall this week to chat about the no-boil method, how it impacts Hazy IPA, and the results of an xBmt 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 Article | Impact No-Boil Method Has On Hazy IPA xBmt

Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about the wonderfully refreshing style known as International Amber Lager, as well as what people thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods. 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 | Short & Shoddy International Amber Lager

Brewer's pay attention to mash pH for various reasons, and one way to reduce it involves adding a lightly soured wort called sauergut. Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall this week to talka about this unique ingredient as well as the results of an interesting xBmt on the topic. 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 | Sauergut vs. Lactic Acid xBmt

Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall for this Brü's Views episode to discuss their unabashed thoughts on beer rating websites and apps. 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.

Cold-crashing is a great method to help package clear beer, though the process does have one drawback-- as the wort cools, a vacuum is created that can suck the blow-off or airlock liquid into the fermentation vessel. In this episode, contributor Mike Neville joins Marshall to talk about this annoying occurrence as well as the results of an xBmt on the topic. 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 | Sanitizer Suck-Back When Cold-Crashing xBmt

This episode is the first of a new segment we'll be running on a quarterly basis where The Brü Club have beers they brewed for the AvgBrü project reviewed by the Brülosophy crew. For this round, Tim, Justin, Paul, and Marshall share their thoughts on 11 American Pale Ales brewed using a similar set of parameters. 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.

Contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall to talked about their experiences coming up with names for the beers they brew. 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.

There are numerous methods brewers use to reduce the risk of cold-side oxidation, some of the most common involving purging kegs with CO2 prior to packaging. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe talks with Marshall about these methods as well as the results of an xBmt 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 Article | Keg Purging Method xBmt

We made it 10 more episodes, which means it's time for another Brü & A! This week, contributor Andy Carter sits down with Marshall to answer a bunch of interesting listener submitted questions. 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.

Contributor Andy Carter sits down with Marshall to chat about the delicious style known as Czech Premium Pale Lager, as well as what folks thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods. 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 | Short & Shoddy Czech Premium Pale Lager