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The Brewing Network Presents | Dr. Homebrew
by The Brewing Network
Dr. Homebrew breaks down your home brewed beer and gives you the feedback you're looking for to improve your brewing! Join JP, along with his co-hosts, BJCP Master Judges Brian Cooper and Brian Schar, as they dissect listener-submitted homebrew and provide tips and tricks to improve your brewing! Have questions or want your beer evaluated on Dr. Homebrew? Email us at [email protected]
Episodes
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #276: Back to the '90's
We had this idea: what if we had a few adventurous homebrewers brew beers according to some old set of BJCP style guidelines? Could they do it? What would that judging be like? How much has beer changed over the last 20 years or so? Turns out, there were other people who wanted to know the…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #275: Brown Ale, IIPA, Gose, Rauchbier, and The End
It's a double episode, with four hombrews up for judging! Well ok, three homebrews and a collab but like, who cares? In addition to the wealth of homebrew talk in this ep, we announce that Dr. Homebrew is going off our regular posting schedule (such as it was), and will now be doing shows on an...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #274 We Talk Wine Vocabulary With Jake From Bedrock Wine Co.
Splitting the wine and beer worlds up was probably not the marketing plan craft beer should have gone with. So many flavors and descriptors cross those fermented boundaries that the two beverages are more alike than not. Sort of. On today's show, we bring on Jake from Bedrock Wine Co., a small...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #273: Rye IIPA and Double IPA Planning
Travis from Brew Strong is back with us, as we judge his Rye Double IPA. Not a style we usually see anymore, there was a time Rye IPA was pretty much everywhere, so this was a good refresher for us. We then chat with Travis about how he prepares for his Double IPA recipes. Learn more about your…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #272: Travis from Brew Strong and his Double IPAs
It's the Brew Strong x Dr. Homebrew event of Cooper's dreams! Travis from Brew Strong sent in not one, but two Double IPAs, shattering any expectation of sobriety on this episode. So what does a wet hop Double IPA taste like? We aim to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #271: The Big Grab Bag of Commercial Beers (A Tasting)
Sometimes the day just calls for a big bag of beer to dig through, and that's what this episode is all about! Getting three beer judges together to taste random craft beers is a good way to work on your vocabulary and on-the-fly tasting skills, too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #270: English Mild and American Stout
Homebrew, homebrew, everywhere, but not a brewer in sight! Today's show is back to homebrew, but our guest, Steve, was feeling under the weather so we had to plod along without him. Steve had given us an English Mild and an American Stout to get through, and he was even kind enough to include his...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #269: Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Tasting
Our friend Dave Teckam is back with us, as we dive into two Sierra Nevada Bigfoot vintages - one from 2024 and the other from way back in 2014. Most people consider 5 to 7 years as the "sweet spot" for this beer, so drinking a 10-year-old version was a lot of fun for us! Not to mention Dave's...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #268: Cooper's Homemade Mead, and Jason's Brown Ale
Homebrew is back, baby! Even if we had to drag it across the internet ourselves, we were hell bent on judging some homebrew on this show, and that's what we did. Cooper setn around one of his meads, made with Tupelo honey, and Jason bullied the Birans into trying some weird-assed Brown Ale he…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #267: More Winter Commercial Beers
Browsing the shelves at our local big box beer stores, we realized there are so many winter beers on the market today, and many of them sort of go against what we consider to be true "Winter Warmers". So on today's show, we bring you several examples of beers (and two ciders) that will fit right…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #266: World Cup of Beer Competition Announcement and Santa's Butt
Homebrew competitions are thriving, and there's no competition quite like the World Cup of Beer here in the Bay Area! On today's show, Steve from the Bay Area Mashers homebrew club, joins us to talk about the upcoming comp, what we can expect from it as far as prizes goes, and more. Plus, we dive...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #265: Trying Commercial Holiday Beers for 2024
The holidays are among us, and so are the darker, sturdier beers. On today's show, we run through some classic Holiday beers as well as some new ones, and see how they would fall in the current BJCP guidelines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #264: More NA beers with 8Zero5 and Santa Clausthaler
Browsing the beer shelves at the grocery store can sometimes yield amazing stuff. On our last trip to the store, we found two beers that seemed equally interesting, for different reasons. The first is a non-alcoholic version of 805 from Firestone-Walker called ... 8Zero5. The other is a holiday...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #263: Wet Hopping
It's wet hop season, and that means more than a few brewers are going to be packing their beers with tiny little flavor bombs of hoppy goodness this Fall. On today's show, we taste two local Fresh Hop beers to find the differences in flavor between the two, and we discuss what wet hopped beers…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #262: NA Oktoberfest and BJCP Exam Talk
Oktoberfest season is here, and we like digging around for examples of the style we don't normally see. When Brian Schar found this NA Oktoberfest, we had to crack it open on the show and see what it was all about. Plus, our pal Dimitri lands back on the show, to talk about how his BJCP exam…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode 261: English Porter and Commercial Oktoberfest Tasting
We're in the first throws of Oktoberfest season, so we thought it would only be appropriate to compare what the Germans are doing versus what the Americans are up to. I mean, it's not that drastic, but I didn't know what else to say. We also have a homebrewed English Porter on the show. Learn…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #260: Radler and Chimay in Cans!
Wandering around the liquor store, we realized that we had yet to approach the subject of the humble Radler, and where that fits in with the current BJCP guidelines. Plus, JP had never tried one before, so we had to pick some up. Meanwhile, in another isle, we stumbled across Chimay in cans!…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #259: California Common Judging with the Inland Empire Brewers Pt. 2
The Inland Empire Brewers are back, and they brought more California Common for us! Part two of our massive deep-dive into the style of Cal Common, the Inland Empire Brewers flooded our halls with their takes on this style, and we gave them all the feedback they could ever want. Learn more about...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #258: Cal Common with the Inland Empire Brewers Pt. 1
One of the oldest homebrewing clubs in the country floods us with one of the oldest styles in the state - California Common! are either of these claims true? Who can tell? On this show, we take down three Cal Common beers from three different brewers of the Inland Empire Brewers club! Learn more...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #257: American Porter and Trail Pass NA Beer from Sierra Nevada
Porters are one of those styles that represent many entry points for old school brewers, so it's nice to see them come across our desks - especially from someone new to the hobby. We're back with Dimitri as we discuss his Porter, then we talk about the latest entry into the non-alcoholic space…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #256: American Amber Ale and BJCP Talk
It's not every day we get to chat it up with someone who has recently taken up the hobby of homebrewing, much lest taste their beers, so this show is a fin one for us. Today we welcome Dimitri to the show, and he hits us with an American Amber Ale. Then we talk about hos is BJCP journey started…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #255: American Red Ale and Homebrewed Kombucha
On this week's show, we basically lean on JP again for content. He delivers an American Red Ale, which is a clone of the famous St. Rogue Red from Rogue Ales, and then a homebrewed Kombucha. At this point, we need to seriously invest in creating a Kombucha score sheet ... Learn more about your ad...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #254: Belgian Dark Strong and Hop Water Recipe!
Friend of the show Vito is back, and this time he's teaching us a thing or two! Vito has done a lot of research into what makes a great batch of hop water, and since we have received a couple of examples as of late, why not learn a bit more about how it's made? Learn more about your ad choices....
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #253: Hazy IPA and Yuengling Clone
Hazy IPA gets a few new names on today's show, which might be just the thing it needs to finally catch on. Plus, we have a clone of the great Yuengling lager to rip through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #252: Baeren Beer From Japan and More N/A Talk!
As craft beer drinkers, we're always on the lookout for brands we have yet to encounter, and on today's show we talk about one such brewery found at our local Asian Market .. Baeren Beer. The two styles on offer were a Dortmunder Export and a Schwarzbier, not your typical styles just found…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #251: German Pilsner and Belgian Triple
German Pilsner and a Belgian Triple - two beers that could not be more opposite. On today's show, we have the brewer of both of these styles - Scott - to explain himself to us, as well as field exceptional questions from two people who know what they are talking about. And JP. Learn more about…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #250: Barry From Lucky Envelope Brewing
Our friend Barry over at Lucky Envelope Brewing in Seattle recently subjected himself to a brew day with Warren and Dave Marliave. The beer that resulted was something called a Swiss Red Ale, and while that style doesn't really exist, Barry still wanted our feedback on it. Who are we to turn down…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #249: Two Pils, One Show
Fresh of the heels of Christmas, the Dr. Homebrew crew rejoins in an epic defiance of a holiday hangover. On today's show, the boys break into a couple of Pilsners by the same brewer! One is a Dry Hopped West Coast-style Pils, and the other, a classic German-style Pils. Learn more about your ad...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #248: Czech Lager and Old Standby Brewing Co.
Czech Pale Lager needs to come in unassuming and almost nebulous to your senses. It's not an easy style to nail, and lucky for us we have a great example of one on today's show. Then we are joined again by Ryan from Old Standby Brewing Co, to tell us about a couple of new collaborations for…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #247: Mixed Fermentation Sour and Pumpkin Amber Ale
We've had mixed fermentation beers on this show before, but none of them have been done using the Solera method (at least we think). So on today's show we get to tackle this very involved beer method. Plus, we breakdown a pumpkin Amber Ale, which Jason is very excited for. Learn more about your…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #246: American Pale Ale and Two Commercial Breakdowns
The rare three beer show today, as we welcome Jake to the show, with his American Pale Ale! After we toss him aside like an old piece of fruit, we crack open two beers Jason brought from his last visit to the 21st Amendment. While it's not an official Commercial Calibration segment, we had some…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #245: Julia Herz From the American Homebrewers Association talks English Bitter, Beer Pairings, and more!
We're a "One Beer, ONe Guest" kind of a show this week, as we welcome Julia Herz, Executive Director of the American Homebrewers Association! Julia sent us her version of an English Bitter - a style we will always accept - and we had a lot of fun trying to break down her recipe. Then, we chatted...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #244: The Dr. Hombre Mexican Lager Showdown
The boys have all let their beers properly lager, so it's time to bring the saga of Dr. Hombre to a close tonight, as we do our final tasting and score sheets for the Dr. Homebrew Mexican Lager! This was such a fun experiment - three different brewers, all with different equipment, yeast, and...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #243: Guess The Style Lager and Hazy IPA
"Guess The Style" sounds dangerous, but we're professionals, so we came out the other side unscathed, yet somehow still scarred. We had a lager that kind of blew our minds with regards to recipe, which we always love to have happen. Then we run through a Hazy IPA. Here's hoping that's not a trend...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #242: Cold IPA Judging and Style Conversation
Cold IPA. Sure, it sounds good, but what even is it? Colin joins us again to help us figure out what a homebrewed version of this emerging style even tastes like, and the boys start digging into the guidelines to help us all sort out the good from the not-so-good. Plus, Colin sent us some...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #241: Blonde Ale and JP's Cream Ale
The style of Blonde Ale has come and gone over the years, and it seems like we're seeing a fresh resurgence of it - which is fine by us! Ben sent us his most recent batch, so we dug into that, and then JP had passed around his Cream Ale - or what he thought was a Cream Ale - and the guys gave him...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #240: Oak Aged Brown Ale and a Dr. Hombre Update: Brew Day
What does Lil' Wayne and a homebrewed beer have in common? They're both misunderstood by most people! Or something, look, just listen to this show to find the real answer, ok? Also, Brian, Brian, and JP talk about their Mexican Lager brew days and how the beer is progressing! Learn more about…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #239: Rye IPA and Cold IPA
Two styles of IPA that seem to go through stages of popularity - the Rye IPA and the humble Cold IPA. One is a blast from the past with some rich malt notes, and the other is a modern take on the hoppy side of things. How can the brewers make these beers better? Besides just making them all Dark...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #238: The Legacy of Smoked Beer with Matthias from Schlenkerla
Smoked beer is about as polarizing a flavor as you can get, even to hardcore beer nerds. Given our recent rekindling of our smoke beer fetish on this show, we were lucky enough to have Matthias Trum, part of the current generation of smoked beer stewards at the historic Schlenkerla brewery as our...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #237: The Mexican Lager Episode
Brian x2 and Jason decide it's high time they all start contributing beer to the show, for better or worse. Before this week's show started, the boys decided on creating a Mexican Lager recipe to be brewed by each of them for a future show. Of course, no recipe formulation session would be…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #236: Dortmunder Collab with Old Standby Brewing
Friend of the show and serial homebrew collaborator Ryan is back with us to share another one of his fun brewing projects! Ryan is the founder of Old Standby Brewing, and has been linking up with commercial breweries to brew beer for local charities. This time, Ryan brewed a Dortmunder Export…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #235: Munich Helles Commercial Calibration and Cooper's Homebrew
Commercial calibrations are one of our favorite segments on this show. Mainly because we can bill Justin for some of the best beers in any given style, but also we get the chance to examine some of these tentpole beers in ways we don't normally get the chance to. On today's show, we are drinking…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #234: Belgian Golden Strong and Strong Bitter
Time to homeBrew Strong! This week we have two Strong Beers on the schedule - a Belgian Golden and a Strong Bitter. Which apparently used to be called ESB, but has since ceased to be "extra". Anyway, A couple of good beers that need a little help, which hopefully is what they got. Learn more…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #233: Pale Ale and Dortmunder (featuring Justin and Chris)
Dr. Homebrew goes internal! On today's show, Brian and Brian got a call from an unexpected brewing duo - Justin Crossley and Chris Graham! The boys brewed two beers for The National Homebrew Competition this year, and they wanted some honesty feedback ahead of the judging round. So it's a Pale…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #232: JP's English Mild and Schlenkerla Smoked Commercial Calibration
Returning champion homebrewer JP joins JP and The Brians for another amazing homebrew! Maybe. He paid to have that written. After his English Mild, the team runs another Commercial Calibration, this time it's the iconic Schlenkerla smoked beer! Be sure to check out Five Star and their Homebrew…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #231: Oatmeal Stout and Mixed Fermentation Sour
Homebrewer Robb sent in two beers to the show, and they were styles we love digging into. One was an Oatmeal Stout, and the other a Mixed Fermentation Sour. Now, sours can be a bit of trouble to judge at times, because you never know what you are going to get, but we laid our palates on the line...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #230: Coffee Imperial Stout and Homebrewer Philanthropy
Today's show is with one homebrewer, but he does a lot with that title. Ryan sent us a Coffee Imperial Stout for Brian and Brian to give feedback on, which is a beer he's been brewing at home for years now. After the break, we talk about the collab beers Ryan brews with various commercial...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #229: Gluten-Free Pale Ale and Brian's Hazy IPA Pt. 3
We don't get to judge many gluten-free or alternative grain beers, so we had to find one for ourselves! On today's show, we start off with a commercial calibration of a great Gluten-Free Pale Ale from Buck Wild Brewing, and then we wrap things up with a Hazy IPA from Brian Cooper! Be sure to…
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #228: Celebration Ale Vertical and Delirium Noel!
It's our holiday show, and what better way to celebrate this time with friends and family than with a vertical of Celebration Ale! Three bottles of this amazing beer - 2022, 2021, and 2014. How does this beer hold up? If you ask JP, he'd tell you it's the solution to all the world's problems,...
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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #227: Wit Bier and IPA (LIVE at Club D.O.Z.E.)
It's Dr. Homebrew on the road! Well, down the street, really. JP shipped the Brians off to the most recent Club D.O.Z.E. meeting, where they partook in a judging panel to help some local homebrewers with some of their beers. We had a Wit and an IPA at this meeting, and there was enough for the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Dr. Homebrew breaks down your home brewed beer and gives you the feedback you're looking for to improve your brewing! Join JP, along with his co-hosts, BJCP Master Judges Brian Cooper and Brian Schar, as they dissect listener-submitted homebrew and provide tips and tricks to improve your brewing! Have questions or want your beer evaluated on Dr. Homebrew? Email us at [email protected]
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Dr. Homebrew breaks down your home brewed beer and gives you the feedback you're looking for to improve your brewing! Join JP, along with his co-hosts, BJCP Master Judges Brian Cooper and Brian Schar, as they dissect listener-submitted homebrew and provide tips and tricks to improve your brewing!...
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