The Bn Presents - Brew Strong

Homebrewers looking to give their beers a different level of complexity are gravitating towards Kveik yeast. Kveik is relatively new to the American homebrew scene, so Jamil and John chatted with an expert for this show - Richard from Escarpment Labs. The folks at Escarpment have been leading the way when it comes to Kveik research, and Richard's knowledge has helped to push the boundaries of what we know about this yeast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hoppy beers are more popular than ever. Consumers and homebrewers alike are in search of a depth of hop flavor in their beers. Today, Jamil and John review some best practices on just how they achieve great hop flavor in their beers, and easy ways homebrewers can conquer that summit at home, too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oktoberfest is an easy beer to drink, but can be complex to make. Jamil and John review the history and guidelines of this style, and try to break down the desirable elements that homebrewers want to include when they brew it at home. It's science day ... oktoberfest style! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another round of listener questions! Jamil and John rummage through the mail bag, picking the choicest and most succulent homebrew questions to dive into. Trub in your fermenter, carbon dioxide, sharks ... it's all answered on today's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Low alcohol beers are quickly becoming popular in the homebrew world. On today's episode of "Brew Strong", Jamil and John go through some basics of brewing a low ABV beer, including some do's and don'ts. If you are interested in taking your homebrew in a new direction, this is a can't-miss show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The questions keep coming in, and the boys keep answering them! Jamil and John go another round with the listeners, as they tackle the latest homebrewing questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dynamic duo of brewing is back! Jamil and John answer your questions on homebrewing, commercial brewing, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's part two of Jamil's talk with Mitch Steele! The boys chat about numerous brewing topics that impact both homebrewers as well as commercial ones. Things like hop survivables, boil times, and more. It's a great conversation with two of the best brewers around! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamil sat down with one of the best brewers around, Mitch Steele, to talk about all aspects of the brewing process. Mitch has been producing great beer for years, and not only did he find the time to write a book on the history of IPA, he also opened his own brewery called New Realm. This show is part one of a two-part series with Mitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take another deep dive into the world of hops with Scott Janish and Jamil! On today's show, Scott talks about hop survivables and how you can use them to build a better beer. We've talked about layering hops before, but it's hard to go much more beyond "well it tastes good this way". Scott and Jamil look into this - and more - on today's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dry hopping is a great way to add a little more hop character to your beers. But when is the best time to add those hops? Jamil talks with Scott Janish on his experiments with adding dry hops at colder temperatures than we might otherwise think about. Scott has done a lot of research on the subject, and brings the knowledge on this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Homebrewing is an effort of passion. And nothing can kill that passion more like fermentation problems in your beer! Today, Jamil and John review one of the more annoying aspects of the beer process - stuck fermentation. How to you fix it? Better yet, how do you prevent it in the first place? We get into that - and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Residual sugars - and how to deal with them - is so important when trying to brew the best beer that you can. If your sugars are off, there goes your body, and most likely the whole impact of your beer. Today on the show, John and Jamil dive deep into the subject of residual sugars and what you can do to deal with them at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamil and John love to answer homebrew questions, and the Cane Island Alers homebrew club sent in some good ones. The boys cover everything a homebrewer could want to know about entering competitions. From how to strategize which categories, to how to set your beer apart at the judging table. Whether you want to dominate your next homebrew competition, or just want to brew like you do, Brew Strong can help! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Jamil says, "there's always another way to adjust your water". Jamil and John are back, and taking the plunge to revisit their favorite topic: Water Adjustments. If you are new to water programming, or need a refresher, this is the show for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beer is always changing, whether we like it or not. Today on Brew Strong, Jamil and John examine what's hot right now in the beer world, how they got to where they are, and some insight into brewing them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamil and John Palmer continue their thorough coverage of the practical aspects of barrel aging in this episode of Brew Strong by discussing how to use and store your barrels. Jamil starts by reminding everyone how to properly prepare your barrels for liquid by correctly making sure they are sealed. From there, the team discusses how to both empty and fill your barrels, barrel storage, sampling your beer, and also tracking the entire process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Brew Strong, Jamil and John Palmer continue their discussion on barrel aging beer, this time covering types of wood barrels. The guys walk us through the differences in wood types, including their permeability to liquid and air, flavors imparted, reusability and more. Tune in and gain a well rounded education on what you can expect from various types and ages of wood. They also cover how to clean and maintain your barrels so you can get the most out of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part two of this Brew Strong series on barrel aging beer, Jamil and John Palmer discuss oxidation prevention, maximizing desirable flavors, barrel storage, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part one of this Brew Strong series on barrel aging beer, Jamil and John Palmer discuss the practical aspects of barrel aging beer. Topics include deciding what you want to get out of your barrel program, barrel selection, types of beers to age, temperature control, and more. Homebrewers and Craft Brewers alike will gain in in-depth knowledge of barrel aging throughout this series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices