Archive for the 'Food' Category

09-08-05 Basic Brewing Radio – Using Hops

We continue our chat with Gerard Lemmens of Brewers Supply Group as he gives us practical tips on using hops in home brewing.

09-01-05 Basic Brewing Radio – Hops Background

Gerard Lemmens from Brewers Supply Group joins us to give us some background on hops and trends in the hop industry.

08-25-05 Basic Brewing Radio – Making Malt Extract

We talk to Bob Hansen from Briess Malt and Ingredients Company about how malt extract is made and how to buy the best extract and maintain its quality.

08-18-05 Basic Brewing Radio – The Malting Process

We talk to Bob Hansen from Briess Malt and Ingredients Company about the malting process and about how specialty malts get their flavors.

08-11-05 Basic Brewing Radio – AHA and a Brewpub Brew

We continue our chat with Paul Gatza of the Brewers Association to talk about the American Homebrewers Association and brewing in the USA. Also, we hear the story of a homebrewer who decided to go pro.

08-04-05 Basic Brewing Radio – Mead Day

Mead Day is the topic. We talk to Paul Gatza, director of the Brewers Association and sample homemade meads on the porch with Steve Wilkes.

07-28-05 Basic Brewing Radio – Intro to Homebrewing III

We conclude our discussion on the basics of homebrewing with Andy Sparks, talking about hops, mostly. We also talk about a special offer for podcast listeners and look ahead to our show celebrating National Mead Day.

07-21-05 Basic Brewing Radio – Intro to Homebrewing II

We continue our discussion on the basics of homebrewing with Andy Sparks, talking about the nuts and bolts of brewing, ales vs. lagers, and more.

07-14-05 Basic Brewing Radio – Intro to Homebrewing I

We begin our discussion of homebrewing with Andy Sparks of The Home Brewery.