Episode 139 - Chasing the Landlord

In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we take on one of the greatest challenges in British brewing: cloning the legendary Timothy Taylor’s Landlord.We dive deep into the ingredients, process, and brewing science behind this iconic Yorkshire pale ale — from Golden Promise malt and Styrian Goldings hops to the famously characterful West Yorkshire yeast strain and the magic of traditional Yorkshire Square fermentation.To put theory into practice, the three of us each brewed our own Landlord-inspired clone using different approaches, equipment, yeast choices, and water profiles — then put them head-to-head in a taste off against the commercial benchmark.Expect a deep dive into:🍺 Why Golden Promise is essential to the Landlord profile🧪 Water chemistry and sulfate-driven bitterness🌿 The importance of Styrian Goldings late hopping🦠 Wyeast 1469 and the Yorkshire ester profile🏛️ The history and mechanics of Yorkshire SquaresWe also explore how fermentation management, mineral balance, and heritage ingredients shape one of the most award-winning beers in British brewing history.Huge thanks to our partner The Malt Miller, your go-to for all things homebrew — including the new Prysma liquid hop products and the dedicated Hop Addition recipe section.💬 Have you ever tried cloning a commercial beer? Let us know your favourite British ale clone projects on socials and tell us which version you’d most like to try.👉 Next up: we’re diving into the modern West Coast IPA revival — tune in June 6th!