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Homebrew Happy Hour
by Pearl Media Network
This is the show where we take YOUR questions about homebrew and craft beer as well as interview fellow homebrewers and industry professionals! If you have a question that you'd like for us to discuss on a future episode, please call our hotline @ 325-305-6017 and leave a voicemail message after the beep.More info and resources can be found at www.HomebrewHappyHour.com
Episodes
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Grain Crush Question, Bottle Bomb Warnings, & Stout Ingredient Swaps
My friends - head on over to https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour/posts/october-2026-kit-171154456 if you're as excited as Lorena and I to brew a uniquely American style - the California Common - based on Anchor Steam. It's the perfect weather to be brewing and it's always a good time to be...
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Can You Bottle Condition with ANY Sugar? (Plus Wort Chilling & Dry Yeast)
My friends - head on over to https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour/posts/october-2026-kit-171154456 if you're as excited as Lorena and I to brew a uniquely American style - the California Common - based on Anchor Steam. It's the perfect weather to be brewing and it's always a good time to be...
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Lagering vs Cold Conditioning, Plastic vs Stainless Fermenters, & Nitro Kegerator Hacks
Well hello there, homebrewer! It's already October and I know lots of you are participating in "Sober October"... but not me and neither is Lorena :) Now, it's time for the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!... THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss…
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Star San Alternative? + Can You Sparge With Cold Water?
Howdy, friends! I'm so excited for this week's episode but I did want to mention that it's LAST CALL for our Japanese Rice Lager so visit https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour/posts/september-2026-168520814 and nab the delicious Karakuchi kit that we're shipping out next week. Now, it's time...
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What's the Deal with Hops & A Question About Brewing Bright Beer
What is going on, my friends? We are flying thru September but you still have time to visit https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour/posts/september-2026-168520814 and nab the delicious Japanese Rice Lager kit we're shipping out this month! Now, it's time for the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!......
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Wine Acid, Keg Ferment, Hop Creep & Food Ferments
I hope you're having a great week, homebrewer! I also hope that it's about to get even better because it's time for the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!... THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER…
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Mead Mistakes, Pumpkin Beer & Overcarbed Kegs
Howdy, Homebrewer! I hope you're having a great week. If your household is like mine, it's likely that your spouse (or maybe YOU) have already decorated for fall. Sure, it's 104 degrees right now in Texas, but let's put out pumpkins and crap. I'm not bitter... ANYWAY - It's time for the Homebrew...
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SCOBY Hotels, Garage Brewing & Fast SG Checks
As I was writing this intro, I realized that we're getting pretty stinkin' close to episode 500! I mean, this is only episode 491 but, still - very close. That excites me almost as much as this week's episode excites me! It's time for the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!... THE home brew #podcast…
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Recirculating Mashes, Yeast Re-Use & BIAB Bags
I hope you had a wonderful week, my friend. If you didn't - maybe this episode will cheer you up, eh? It's time for the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!... THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER…
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Yeast Starters, Auto-Siphons, and Grain Mill Maintenance
Welcome back and buckle up because it's time for the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!... THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! Lorena is here to help answer your questions and I'm here to be an example of what ADHD looks...
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Crisp Pilsners, Cider Back Sweetening & Cellaring Beer Q&A
Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!... THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! On this week's episode, Lorena Evans (Queen Bee @ BrewersFriend.com) joins me to help tackle your questions.…
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OG Fat Tire & The World of Draught Beer with Matt Meadows
Welcome back, my friends! As you may (or may not) know, this month's Patreon Trub Club kit is a clone of the OG version of Fat Tire. It's a classic, for sure, and I'm so excited to have it on tap soon. I'm even more excited that I get to welcome New Belgium's Director of Field Quality, Matt...
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Emergency Glycol Failures, Diacetyl Rests & Hop Alpha Acids Explained!
Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!... THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining…
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Did I Ruin My Beer? + Extract Wars & Kettle Sizing!
Happy Friday, my friend! Who else has been watching this wild World Cup? I might be in the minority here, but I'm pumped for the finals this weekend. Let's go, Argentina! ANYWAY Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!... THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of…
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Inside Atlanta's Premier Brew Shop with Joshua Lord
When you start homebrewing, it usually begins with a specific obsession. For this week's guest, that obsession was a total lack of great, accessible Saisons in his local market, so he did what any passionate brewer would do: he eventually bought the whole homebrew supply shop! I am so delighted…
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How to Clone Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat Beer with Adam Hall
Y'all - the streak of bad luck has been broken! To catch you up to speed, in case you don't know what I'm referring to... I started off 2026 with a goal to offer premium clones of OG craft beer legends for our Trub Club members AND also nab interviews with the people and/or the brewers behind…
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Hop Extracts for Dry Hopping, Lager Yeast Kölsch, & Solving Low OG Problems
Two episodes in one week?! Woohoo! Well, it's mostly because I failed to put an episode out last week and I did, legit, feel bad about that. ICYMI - my Pop and I were at #HomebrewCon last week and discussed our thoughts on that trip here: https://youtu.be/s4ZyLDoHjdc Thank you so much for tuning...
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Our Trip to #HomebrewCon 2026 in Asheville, NC
My Pop and I had the best trip ever this past week as we left Austin, Texas, flew into Nashville, and road tripped it out to Asheville via the beautiful Smokey Mountains so we could attend #HomebrewCon 2026. In today's episode, we recap the entire trip. If you're only interested in our thoughts…
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The Road to HomebrewCon 2026 in Asheville w/ Julia Herz
It's great to have Julia Herz from the American Homebrewers Association (https://homebrewersassociation.org/) back on the show this week to discuss the upcoming #HomebrewCon (NEXT WEEK, FYI, SO GO BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW). Personally, I have high expectations for this year's show because, well, my…
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Do You REALLY Need Rice Hulls? | SRM, Growler Fills, & Draft Sparkling Water
Better late than never, amirite? Apologies for the delay in publishing this but I'm thrilled to have my favorite homebrewer on the planet, Ms Lorena Evans, back on the show (via last minute request :) ) to help take your questions and, mostly, to participate in a variety of shenanigans with me. I...
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Is Pressure Fermentation Worth It? The Good, Bad, and the Potential Geysers!
My buddy (and 2025 Homebrewer of the Year), Wayne Doucette, was kind enough to come on this week's episode and help me take YOUR questions. This week, we focused mostly on pressure fermentation and I had a real good time plus I learned a lot. Let me know in the comments below what you think!…
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The Golden Hive Update: Mead, Makers, CBC and HomebrewCon Asheville
Holy moly, y'all - this week's episode was a BLAST! I'm so excited to welcome my buddy, Charlie, from Golden Hive Mead back on the show to catch up, recap his Craft Brewer's Conference experience, talk about his current projects, and looking forward to hanging out in Asheville next month for...
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Pressure, Purity, and The Great Sparge Debate
You guys are in for a treat this week because I have a special guest who joined the show to help me take your questions AND do some catching up. It was last minute but I'm super excited that it happend! Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!... THE home brew #podcast...
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Fixing Foamy Beer, Frozen Fruit Tips, & Easy Hop Subs
Is it oddly cold for May wherever you're listening from? Dude, it's been like 58 here this whole week. I'm not complaining because I love it! Anyway - welcome back, my friends, to another jam-packed episode. This week, our good friend, Lorena Evans, is joining me to tackle your questions and to...
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Is Your Process Outdated? The Truth on Kegs, Secondary Conditioning, & Must Have Gear
I'm so happy to have you back, my friend! This week might seem long-winded and that's because I have nobody here to reign me in. That's right - I'm doing this week's episode all by myself but DON'T FEAR... I *think* I got some useful information out this week. As always, I welcome your feedback…
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3 Topics for Brewing Better Beer: Dry Hopping, Used Gear Tips, & Medaling at Competitions
Howdy, friends! I hope you're doing well. We're back with a jam-packed episode this week, featuring my good buddy - BrewersFriend.com pro, Lorena Evans. She helps me take YOUR questions so that we can all strive towards brewing better beer. It really doesn't get much better than that! Thank you…
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No New Episode but Don't Forget About the Boston Lager!
Hey, y'all! I apologize for no new episode this week but I did want to drop in and remind y'all that the Samuel Adams Boston Lager clone kit is live over at Patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour ! Even though I got big-timed by Boston Beer, we're still going to enjoy brewing this American classic. It's a...
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The Challenges of Operating a Homebrew Supply Shop in 2026
Something I've been wanting to do for a while is to feature more of the people behind the scenes of our nation's mom & pop homebrew supply shops. Unless you've been living under a rock, you likely know that it hasn't been the best time for our industry. Shops are closing up left and right and…
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The Art of the Craft: Life, Lyrics, and Lager with Joe Whiting | Episode 471
You're in for a real treat today because on this episode I am joined by my good buddy (and an INCREDIBLE musician), Joe Whiting. Joe hasn't been on the show since November 2021, so I thought it would be great to catch up with him, recap his history as a brewer, and hear his perspective on how...
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Mastering the Basics: Yeast Harvesting, Base Malts, and Mash Ratios
You know it's going to be a great episode when BrewersFriend.com pro, Lorena Evans, is on the show! I'm so thankful to have her expertise a lot lately and I'm looking forward to having her on even more this year. Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!... THE home brew...
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The Godfather of Double IPA: Vinnie Cilurzo on the Birth of Pliny the Elder
I would love your honest feedback in the comments below (or call it in to 325-305-6107) about the episodes I've been publishing lately. In my opinion, these have been some of the most information-packed and also featuring some of the greatest brewing minds but I'd love to know what YOU think.…
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From Brewing to Biohacking: Trong's New Wellness Tool
Y'all, this week's episode is a doozy! Before you ask, YES - it is not a typical HHH episode. In fact, this might be the "healthiest" type of episode I've ever published for this show. When Trong approached me 6+ months ago with how his yeast farmer device was going to change my personal…
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Unwanted Pellicle, Sprinkling vs Rehydrating Dry Yeast, & When to Rack Your Batch
Last week's episode was sort of a bummer, eh? Well, I'm past that and looking forward to bigger and better things! That's why I have my dear friend, Lorena Evans, on the show today to help me answer YOUR questions because - let's be real - I couldn't do it without other people's knowledge. Thank...
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I'm Unemployed (but Homebrew Happy Hour is NOT Going Away). What's Next? - Ep. 466
It's true: I am officially unemployed. [insert "End of the Road" by Boyz II Men here] If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! — https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635
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Brewing Water Chemistry: Understanding Mash, Boil, and Fermentation pH with Wayne Doucette
Lots of you asked for it so I'm proud to welcome my buddy (and the AHA Homebrewer of the Year), Wayne Doucette, back on the show. This week, he's talking all about pH in brewing and why it matters. From the mash, to the boil, and all the way thru fermentation! So buckle up because it's time for…
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A Hill Country Original: Talking Real Ale w/ Brad Farbstein
Continuing with our Patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour Trub Club goal for 2026, I am so excited that this month we're brewing a clone of one of my favorite beers - Firemans 4 from Real Ale Brewing Company. Much like last month's Shiner Bock, tons of Texans know Firemans 4 as being a gateway into the...
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Parti-Gyle Brewing, IPA Freshness, & Backsweetening Kombucha
What a wild 10+ days it's been down here in Texas! The winter storm was fun (meh) and I also have other news to update y'all with on a future episode but, for the time being, I'm so happy you could join me this week. You're in for a special treat because my dear friend, Lorena Evans, is helping…
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Last call for Shiner Bock Clone Kit
Hey friends! I just wanted to hop on here real quick and remind you that it is last call if you are wanting to brew the delicious Shiner Bock clone kit (https://www.patreon.com/posts/january-2026-kit-148064513) that we've come up with. I'm confident that you're going to love this kit! Also, don't...
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A Texas Craft Beer Tradition: Inside Spoetzel Brewery w/ Shiner Brewmaster Greg Hybner
Around October 2025, I came up with an idea for our 2026 Trub Club recipe kits (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635). My plan - to feature clone recipe kits of our country's most popular and longstanding craft beer AND I wanted to interview the brewmaster each month to learn more about…
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Flow Control Faucets on Column Towers, Carbonating Kegs at Room Temp, What to do with an Infected Bucket, & Replicating My Favorite Commercial Beer
Howdy, folks! It's a bummer that Todd is out of town (hiking all over Big Bend National Park - not like I'm jealous or anything) but I'm super excited that James found the time to join me for this week's episode. I hope you're ready because it's officially time for the Homebrew Happy Hour...
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What Upgrades to Spend my Money on, What to do when Fermentation Stalls Out, & Bottling vs Kegging
Howdy, folks! Todd and James join me for our first Q&A episode of the new year. It's time for the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!... THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the...
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Favorite Beer, Favorite Gear, & Happy New Year!
Happy new year, my favorite people! If you're here, tuning into the show, then that makes you one of my favorite people on the planet. I do have to warn you though - I am doing this week's episode SOLO because of the holiday. Regardless, that just means I have nobody to keep me in line or reign…
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Merry Christmas from Homebrew Happy Hour!
No new episode this week but I wanted to drop in and wish you all a very Merry Christmas! I hope your day is filled with good food, family fun, and good beer. Be safe and have a wonderful rest of your week, my friends. A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew...
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Late Hop Addition Mishaps, When to Mill my Grains, What is a Kolsch, & Turnkey Kegerators vs a DIY Build
Welcome back friends and whatever you are to me - it's time for another episode. This week, Todd and James join me as we tackle YOUR questions about late hop additions, when to mill grains, what we're looking for in a kolsch, and turnkey store bought kegerators versus building one out yourself.…
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HomebrewCon is back, baby! An Interview with Julia Herz from the American Homebrewers Association
I'm so fortunate that I work in an industry full of people passionate about what they do and how they want to see it grow. Julia Herz from the American Homebrewers Association (https://homebrewersassociation.org/) was nice enough to join me this week for a quick chat about what the AHA is up to…
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Ideal Hose for CMB Flow Control, Full Keg with a Leaky Post, Mashing in the Beta Range, & Best Line Connections for a Draft Beer System
I hope you are having a wonderful week. I'm having a great week because I got Todd and James to join me on this episode which features not only the longest small talk segment of all time but also the shortest answer to a question of all time. Truly, a record breaking show. So, buckle up for the...
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Tips for Carbonating & Serving Water, Avoiding Suckback when Cold Conditioning, Does Time Heal Most Off-Flavors, & Dealing with a Stalled Fermentation
Happy Thanksgiving, my friends! I hope your holiday is spent with good food, good beer, and loved ones. I'm so thankful that my good friend, Lorena Evans (from BrewersFriend.com), agreed to hop back on the show and help me tackle your questions this week. So, buckle up for the Homebrew Happy Hour...
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Using a Blowoff Tube AND Doing Pressure Fermentation, Installing a FLOTit on a Conical Fermenter, My Personal Pressure Fermentation Protocol, & A Few Questions on our Topo Chico Clone Kit
I don't want to preemptively discourage anyone from tuning into this week's episode BUT I will give you a fair warning that it's another SOLO episode. As in - just meeeeeeee! I didn't want to skip a week due to circumstances so I took a stab at answering questions and looking like an idiot. Might…
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Homebrew Disconnect Maintenance, Draft Beer Temperature Ranges for Serving, & Do Kegs Go Bad?
I don't know about y'all but I am so ready for the holiday season. Good food, family time, and it's stout season in my house so I'm loaded up with the latest batch of Breakfast Stout we cooked up. It's the most wonderful time of the year! It's also time for the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!... THE...
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Open vs Closed Transferring, Planning Out Future Brew Days, Improving Mash Efficiency in Igloo Coolers, & Does the Yeast Strain Really Matter
I'm so excited to welcome back my good friend, Lorena Evans (from BrewersFriend.com) as she helps me take YOUR questions and solve all of the world's problems in a single podcast episode. Can you believe it?! Buckle up - it's time for the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!... THE home brew #podcast…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is the show where we take YOUR questions about homebrew and craft beer as well as interview fellow homebrewers and industry professionals! If you have a question that you'd like for us to discuss on a future episode, please call our hotline @ 325-305-6017 and leave a voicemail message after the beep.More info and resources can be found at www.HomebrewHappyHour.com
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