Ryan Tewell - Brew Just Seriously Enough

What happens when a clinical pharmacist applies compounding room discipline to craft beer? Ryan Tewell's homebrewing journey mirrors his pharmacy career, constantly learning, simplifying processes, and knowing when good enough is perfect. Starting with Blue Moon in college and introduced to brewing by a friend developing a brewery app, Ryan now runs a streamlined operation with dual Anvil Foundries, keg fermenters, and a four-tap kegerator he built himself. But his philosophy centers on balance: brew seriously enough to make great beer, but not so seriously that you lose the joy. Jeremy and Ryan swap stories about brew day disasters (Ryan's rusted washer catastrophe that turned his Thirsty Orange cream ale into liquid metal), gear purchases that seemed brilliant but proved unnecessary (goodbye, elaborate sparge system), and the constant tension between perfectionism and practicality. They discuss failed experiments with metabisulfite, why all Ryan's beers finish drier than expected, the importance of obsessive cleaning (even if it means hunching over a bathtub), and how Ryan's beer preferences evolved from Belgians through browns and stouts to his current love of West Coast IPAs and lagers. This conversation offers practical wisdom wrapped in honest storytelling—perfect for brewers seeking that elusive balance between casual enjoyment and committed craft.-------------------------------------------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 Ryan Tool01:14 Journey to Pharmacy03:37 Exploring Ambulatory Care Pharmacy04:38 Craft Beer Discovery06:47 Home Brewing Beginnings07:55 The Intersection of Pharmacy and Brewing09:54 Craft Beer Ingredients and Recipe Development14:09 Water Chemistry in Brewing16:03 Yeast Selection and Experimentation23:25 Essential Brewing Gear and Advice27:47 Home Brewing Batch Sizes and Preferences28:13 Exploring House Beers and Variations28:58 Brewing Philosophy: Taking It Seriously Enough30:06 Learning and Resources in Home Brewing31:59 Key Factors in Brewing Quality Beer33:56 Brewery Setup and Equipment Overview35:56 DIY Kegerator and Brewing Innovations38:18 Kegging Insights and Recommendations41:58 Kegging Tips for Beginners47:23 Modifications and Efficiency in Brewing52:24 The Heavy Metal Cream Ale Story54:44 Brewing Disasters and Lessons Learned01:01:34 Common Mistakes for New Brewers01:07:41 Balancing Brewing with Life01:12:34 The Joy of Brewing After Years01:18:16 Future of Home Brewing and Recommendations#TheJeremyLincolnShow #Homebrewing #HomebrewPodcast #RyanTewell #ClinicalPharmacist #AnvilFoundry #WaterChemistry #BrewJustSeriouslyEnough