A Podcast about homebrewing…
Join us for Christmas beer banter and shenanigans while we sample some fantastic beers from our guest Martin Hoddinott from Mavericks Brewing and welcome back Alix Blease from Lallemand Brewing for more expert insights into brewing and the beer industry. Cheers to you all, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
In this episode of The Hop Addition, we’re thrilled to welcome Alix Blease and Andrew Paterson from Lallemand to talk all about their exciting new yeast strain, Pomona. Together, we delve into the journey of Pomona’s development, exploring its unique characteristics, fermentation properties, and the innovative applications it brings to the brewing world.
But that’s not all—we’ve brewed a series of beers using Pomona yeast to truly evaluate its impact. Join us as we taste these creations and discuss the flavors, aromas, and enhancements this cutting-edge strain brings to the table.
Whether you’re a seasoned brewer or a curious beer enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights, tasting notes, and expert advice you won’t want to miss!
In this episode of The Hop Addition, we’re joined by the brilliant Tom Bacon from Barth Haas, one of the world’s leading hop suppliers and innovators. Tom takes us on a deep dive into the fascinating world of advanced hop products, sharing insights into the cutting-edge technologies driving modern hop production and the development of innovative solutions for brewers.
We explore the lifecycle of hops, from field to fermenter, and discuss how advancements in hop breeding, processing, and extraction are shaping the future of brewing. Whether you’re a homebrewer, craft brewer, or just a hop enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable knowledge and inspiration.
Tune in to discover how science and passion come together to create the flavors and aromas we all love in our favorite beers!
In this episode, we’re joined by Luke Wilson, co-founder of Braybrooke Brewing Co., to uncover the story behind this acclaimed brewery and its dedication to crafting exceptional lagers. From the inspiration behind the brewery’s founding to the art of brewing German-style lagers in the heart of England, Luke shares the passion and precision that defines Braybrooke’s approach.
Discover the history, techniques, and challenges of creating crisp, authentic lagers, and learn how Braybrooke has carved out a unique niche in the world of craft beer. Whether you’re a lager lover, a brewing enthusiast, or curious about the intersection of tradition and innovation, this episode has something for you.
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Pour yourself a cold one and join us for a deep dive into the world of lagers!
An amazing podcast where we geek out on all things hops with Will Rogers from Charles Faram and our bonus guest Martin Rake from The Malt Miller. We also get the chance to sample a range of beers we all brewed with one of their latest developmental hops CF302 and discuss the results!
An epic podcast with Damian Doherty aka Emperors Brewery, diving deep on all things imperial, collaborating with some of the worlds best breweries and of course Star Wars!
A run down of the 2024 UK Homebrew competition schedule and some detailed info on how you can give your beers the best chance for success!
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You can also find curated recipes from the podcast in all grain kit form in this dedicated section of the website including recipes from commercial breweries and our own (sometimes award winning!) creations.
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Join us as we sample some fantastic offerings from Floc, Bullhouse, Andechs and Omnipollo.
Check out our sponsor The Malt Miller for all your brewing needs and look out for the dedicated recipe section with specially curated recipe kits from members of The Hop Addition and our guests
A deep dive into Oktoberfest with beers, a bit of history and general shenanigans plus Jonny from Brew Keg Tap providing some authentic insight into the real event and the culture of the modern festival this episode was also supported by Beer Merchants who have provided us with a 15% discount running to the end of October. Use the code THEHOPADDITION at https://www.beermerchants.com/ and grab yourself some authentic Oktoberfest classics (or whatever else you fancy!)
Don’t forget to visit our sponsor Brew Keg Tap for all your beer kegging and dispense needs, thanks Jonny for all the support and please join us again next year, prost!
Daniel and Nico from Keg King join us all the way from the land down under to discuss their products including the incredible Apollo range of PET pressure fermenters and lots of exciting new things on the horizon. Keg King products are available at The Maltmiller in the UK
