Matt Woodward - Home Brewing: Tips, Tech, and History

In this episode of The Jeremy Lincoln Show, Jeremy sits down with Matt Woodward, a software developer by day, passionate homebrewer by heart. Matt shares his brewing journey that started back in the 90s, the infamous bottle explosion of '96, his return to the hobby during the pandemic, and his mission to brew beer that makes people smile. The two also bond over their shared love of coding, comparing tech stacks and swapping stories from the world of web development. If you love craft beer, home brewing, or just two programmers geeking out over their hobby, this one's for you!------------------------------------------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/3bLkPSvvBgIKYAOA3hlylAFollow 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 Brewing and Backgrounds02:55 The Journey Back to Brewing05:49 Programming and Brewing: A Shared Passion08:40 Brewing Techniques and Equipment11:31 Exploring Brewing Gear and Innovations14:17 The Pill vs. Tilt: Digital Hydrometers17:09 Reviewing the Pinter Brewing System20:18 Yeast Management and Experimentation25:47 Exploring Kvike Yeast and Cider Making27:16 The Art of Brewing: Personal Preferences and Techniques29:36 Brewing Chemistry: pH and Water Treatment31:43 Tasting and Sensory Analysis in Brewing37:58 Blind Spots in Beer Styles: Personal Preferences45:44 Historical Brewing: Pre-Prohibition vs. Modern Lagers53:41 Exploring Local Brews: Mac and Jack's Amber Ale56:31 Crafting Unique Beers: The Art of Home Brewing59:37 The Brewing Community: Meetups and Collaborations01:02:38 The Science of Brewing: Techniques and Innovations01:06:05 Tales from the Brewing Journey: The 1996 Bottle Bomb Incident01:09:47 Experimenting with Flavors: The Blueberry Honey Ale01:14:33 YouTube Journey: Sharing Knowledge in Brewing01:15:54 The Evolution of Home Brewing01:19:16 Community and Knowledge Sharing in Brewing01:22:33 Rapid Fire Round: Preferences and Insights01:35:11 Final Thoughts and Future Endeavors#jeremylincolnshow #podcast #homebrewing #craftbeer #homebrew #brewtubers #bjcp #geekswhobrew