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Episode 103 - Luke Wilson from Braybrooke
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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.

Highlights include:

  • The origins and philosophy of Braybrooke Brewing Co.
  • Tasting and reviewing 5 stunning beers from Braybrooke
  • What makes German lagers special and how they’re brewed.
  • The balance between tradition and creativity in lager production.

Pour yourself a cold one and join us for a deep dive into the world of lagers!

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Episode 91 - Charles Faram & CF302 Hop Testing!
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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!

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Episode 85 - Emperors Brewery
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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!

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Episode 81 - 2024 Competitions and Tips for Success
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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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Episode 79 - Commercial Drink Along
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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

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Episode 77 - Oktoberfest with Jonny from Brew Keg Tap
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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!

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Episode 76 - Keg King
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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

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Episode 75 - Cost Effective Brewing Improvements
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Following up on our true cost of brewing episode we try to drill down into which purchases actually have the biggest impact on the quality of the end product and how we can make the biggest improvements without breaking the bank.

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Episode 74 - Lance Shaner from Omega Yeast Pt2
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Lance from Omega joins us once more to discuss some fascinating research that they have been conducting into the mysteries of haze in beer and how yeasts and other ingredients interact to affect this characteristic. Strap in because this one goes deep with the science!

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Episode 71 - Things we hate about home brewing!
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A fun episode taking a look at the things we and you the listeners think are the worst parts of this crazy hobby….