David Young - From Homebrewer to Shop Owner

David Young, a seasoned homebrewer and owner of Buckeye Brewcraft, shares his journey from a novice beer maker to a successful shop owner. He discusses the evolution of homebrewing technology, the importance of DIY innovations, and the challenges of transitioning from homebrewing to professional brewing. David also emphasizes the significance of recipe development, common flavor issues, and the role of water chemistry in brewing. Additionally, he recounts his experience judging beer with renowned expert Gordon Strong, highlighting the nuances of flavor perception in brewing. In this conversation, David shares insights on common mistakes in beer competitions, the importance of proper packaging and transport, and the challenges of oxidation. He discusses his brewing inspirations, underrated ingredients, and the significance of home brewing classes. David offers advice for first-time brewers, shares his experiences with brewing disasters, and provides insights into opening a homebrew shop. The conversation also touches on the future of craft beer, overrated conventional wisdom, and the importance of community engagement in brewing.------------------------------------------Jeremy Lincoln Show Links SUBSCRIBE: / @jeremylincolnshowSign up: jeremylincolnshow.beehiiv.comListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeremy-lincoln-show/id1853010507Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd...Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylincolnshow/Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremylincolnshowFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583833223126 Follow on X: https://x.com/jlincolnshowSupport the Show: Pateron: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jeremylincolnshowBuy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/jeremylincpRecipes from Homebrewershttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b65jXOFevFO4JRUq0TyxU7gmFpTrXcvy?usp=sharingChapters00:00 Introduction to Homebrewing and David Young01:11 The Journey into Homebrewing02:46 Evolution of Homebrewing Equipment05:38 Future Trends in Brewing Technology10:01 DIY Brewing Systems and Innovations17:20 Building a Glycol Chiller for Fermentation21:15 Learning from Failures in Brewing 25:18 Transitioning from Homebrewer to Shop Owner28:54 Impact of Shop Ownership on Brewing Frequency 33:32 Common Flavor Issues in Homebrewing36:54 Recipe Development and Sharing43:10 Helping Homebrewers Go Pro47:07 Judging Beer with Gordon Strong50:52 Common Mistakes in Beer Competitions53:41 Judging and Brewing Inspirations 56:03 Underrated Ingredients in Brewing 01:00:27 Home Brewing Disasters and Lessons Learned01:05:11 Classes and Training in Home Brewing 01:08:11 Advice for First-Time Brewers01:14:01 Opening a Homebrew Shop: What to Know01:16:22 The Future of Craft Beer01:18:41 Overrated Conventional Wisdom in Brewing01:20:15 Questions Home Brewers Should Ask 01:28:18 Online Presence and Community Engagement01:29:29 Upcoming Events and Competitions01:31:07 Sharing Recipes and Brewing Favorites#JeremyLincolnShow #Homebrewing #HomebrewPodcast #CraftBeer #BrewingPodcast #DIYbrewing #glycolchiller #beerrecipes #brewingfailures #homebrewshop #beerjudging #fermentation #brewingequipment #beercompetitions #homebrewing #brewingmistakes #beerstyles #craftbeer #brewingclasses #beerrecipes #brewingadvice #homebrewshop #brewingdisasters