The Hop Addition
The Hop Addition
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!

The Hop Addition
The Hop Addition
Episode 4 - Re-Using Yeast
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This episode discusses the various methods for harvesting and propagating yeast so you can brew numerous batches from a single yeast pack. We also give a few shout outs to people who have been supporting us during the first few episodes and introduce a new feature The Commercial Break where we each sample and review a commercially available beer.

The Hop Addition
The Hop Addition
Episode 3 - Beer Off - Flavours
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In this episode we discuss some common off flavours that you might experience while home-brewing and strategies to avoid them. Let us know what you think of the episode, anything that we could improve or got wrong or any questions that you have from this discussion. If you are listening to this via iTunes etc please subscribe/follow, rate the podcast and/or leave a review if possible.

The Hop Addition
The Hop Addition
Episode 2 - All about them hops
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This episodes explores the wide and wonderful topic of hops in beer, why we use them, how we use them and which hops we personally love to brew with.