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Rice and Koji in NA Beer
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Basic Brewing Radio™
At Basic Brewing Radio, we're all about home brewing. Each week, we hope to bring to you interesting interviews with people who can shed light on the hobby, share an interesting story, or give expert advice to help us all become better home brewers.
We plan to make each show short and to the point, because we know how precious your time (and bandwidth) can be.
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March 20, 2025 - Rice and Koji with NA Beers
Dr. Scott Lafontaine and Dr. Christian Schubert from the University of Arkansas talk about their research using rice to improve the character and efficiency of non-alcohol beers.
March 13, 2025 - Springtime Bock
James is joined by Adam Ross of Twin Span Brewing and author Chris Colby as they taste a delicious bock and roll the next Mash Your Luck challenge.
March 6, 2025 - Supermoon Beer Company
Rob Brennan from Supermoon Beer Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, joins James and Adam Ross of Twin Span Brewing to talk about mixed fermentation in barrels.
February 27, 2025 - Gary Glass on Left Hand and the AHA
Gary Glass returns to talk about his job as head brewer at Left Hand Brewing in Longmont, Colorado, and founding board member of the newly-independent American Homebrewers Association.
February 20, 2025 - Dancing Skeleton Meadery
Our good friend, Desiree Knott, introduces us to her new boss – Alex Long of Dancing Skeleton Meadery in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. We sample two of their delicious traditional meads.
February 13, 2025 - A Prairie Homebrewer Companion
Scott Housel shares his dark, tart, rhubarb and cherry beer with a bit of something extra. He also takes the Mash Your Luck challenge for another round.
February 6, 2025 - Brown Forest and Malty Bock
James, Adam Ross from Twin Span, homebrewer Scott Housel, and author Chris Colby taste a tart Brown Forest Light and formulate the recipe for a big, malty Bock.
January 30, 2025 - Two Mile Brewing Brand New Key
James and Steve finally get to sample delicious beers from Two Mile Brewing in Leadville, Colorado, with brewer Sean Terrill - including his Mash Your Luck challenge.
January 23, 2025 - Catching Up with Bob
Our good friend, Bob Stempski, has a spirited conversation with James about taking his brewing to the next level.
January 16, 2025 - Brian Brennfoerder of West Mountain
James and Steve share beers and conversation with brewer Brian Brennfoerder, who comes to professional brewing having only started homebrewing less than a year ago.
January 9, 2025 - Recipe Development, Brown Forest Light
Chris Colby helps James formulate the recipe for a small, brown beer with German influences.
January 2, 2025 - Dark Beers for New Years
Matt Giovanisci of Brew Cabin shares two dark and delicious beers on opposite ends of the ABV scale.