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Episode 111 – Simple Things Fermentations – Phil Sisson

By HisDudeness Posted on 24th March 2025 Posted in No Comments Tagged with ale, beer, brewing, craft, homebrew, homebrewing, hops, podcast, recipes

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Episode 111 - Simple Things Fermentations - Phil Sisson

00:00 / 1:39:49

In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we’re joined by Phil Sisson, founder of Simple Things Fermentations, a brewery dedicated to producing beautifully balanced, small-batch beers with character. Phil shares his brewing journey, the ethos behind Simple Things, and his approach to creating flavourful, unpretentious beers that celebrate traditional styles with a modern twist.

We also enjoy a tasting session, exploring four of his expertly crafted brews:

🍺 Czech Pilsner – A traditional pilsner made with Saaz and Bohemian Pilsner Malt
🍺 Pale Ale – A sessionable brew packed with modern European varieties
🍺 American Pale Ale – A hop-forward APA with Simcoe, Cashmere and Calypso
🍺 Smoked Rye Porter – Rich, smoky, and deeply complex porter with Rye and Beech smoked malt

If you love quality craft beer, brewing philosophy, and a great chat, this episode is not to be missed. Grab a drink and join us! 🎙🍻

#CraftBeer #Microbrewery #SimpleThingsFermentations #TheHopAddition #BeerLovers

Episode 108 – David Goddard aka Trapped Under Ice Brewing

By HisDudeness Posted on 7th February 2025 Posted in No Comments Tagged with beer, brewing, craft, homebrew, homebrewing, podcast, recipes

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Episode 108 - David Goddard aka Trapped Under Ice Brewing

00:00 / 1:51:22

In this exciting episode of The Hop Addition, we sit down with David Goddard, the creative mind behind Trapped Under Ice Brewing. David shares his journey from passionate homebrewer to taking the leap into setting up his very own professional brewery.

We dive into the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned as he transitions from brewing at home to scaling up for the big leagues. From perfecting recipes to navigating the business side of brewing, David offers invaluable insights for anyone dreaming of turning their brewing passion into a profession.

If you’ve ever thought about starting your own brewery or want a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing world, this episode is a must-listen! 🍺

👉 Hit play and follow David’s journey!

#Homebrewing #CraftBeer #ProBrewer #TrappedUnderIceBrewing #BeerPodcast #BreweryStartup

Episode 104 – Tom Bacon from Barth Haas

By HisDudeness Posted on 1st January 2025 Posted in No Comments Tagged with beer, brewing, craft, homebrew, homebrewing, hops, podcast, recipes

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Episode 104 - Tom Bacon from Barth Haas

00:00 / 2:40:10

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!

Episode 81 – 2024 Competitions and Tips for Success

By HisDudeness Posted on 30th November 2023 Posted in No Comments Tagged with ale, beer, brewing, craft, diy, homebrew, homebrewing, hops, podcast, recipes

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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

By HisDudeness Posted on 13th November 2023 Posted in No Comments Tagged with ale, beer, brewing, craft, diy, homebrew, homebrewing, hops, podcast, recipes

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Episode 79 - Commercial Drink Along

00:00 / 1:56:30

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

Episode 77 – Oktoberfest with Jonny from Brew Keg Tap

By HisDudeness Posted on 13th October 2023 Posted in No Comments Tagged with ale, beer, brewing, craft, festbier, homebrew, homebrewing, hops, marzen, munich, oktoberfest, podcast, recipes

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Episode 77 - Oktoberfest with Jonny from Brew Keg Tap

00:00 / 2:04:03

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!

Episode 76 – Keg King

By HisDudeness Posted on 13th October 2023 Posted in No Comments Tagged with ale, apollo, beer, brewing, craft, diy, homebrew, homebrewing, hops, keg king, podcast, pressure fermentation, recipes

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Episode 76 - Keg King

00:00 / 1:42:06

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

Episode 75 – Cost Effective Brewing Improvements

By HisDudeness Posted on 3rd October 2023 Posted in No Comments Tagged with ale, beer, brewing, craft, diy, homebrew, homebrewing, hops, podcast, recipes

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Episode 75 - Cost Effective Brewing Improvements

00:00 / 2:18:43

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.

Episode 71 – Things we hate about home brewing!

By HisDudeness Posted on 10th July 2023 Posted in No Comments Tagged with ale, beer, brewing, craft, diy, homebrew, homebrewing, hops, podcast, recipes

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Episode 71 - Things we hate about home brewing!

00:00 / 2:39:59

A fun episode taking a look at the things we and you the listeners think are the worst parts of this crazy hobby….

Episode 67 – Muntons

By HisDudeness Posted on 3rd June 2023 Posted in No Comments Tagged with ale, beer, brewing, diy, homebrew, homebrewing, muntons, podcast, recipes

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Episode 67 - Muntons

00:00 / 2:25:35

An in depth chat with Kenneth and Nick from Muntons discussing the Malting process, LME & DME production. Designing and making extract kits and the infamous homebrew ‘twang’! Cheers

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