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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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January 9, 2025 - Recipe Development, Brown Forest Light

Chris Colby helps James formulate the recipe for a small, brown beer with German influences.

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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.

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