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Homebrew Happy Hour

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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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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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Episodes
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HHH REPLAY: All About Breakfast Stout & a Replay of Our Interview w/ Jeremy Kosmicki from Founders Brewing

9/18/2025
Ok. So, this week isn’t an official episode because I’m trying something different. We’re replaying one of our popular interviews from 4’ish years ago with the head brewer over at Founders Brewing, Mr. Jeremy Kosmicki. WOW, time flies! One of the main reasons I’m doing a replay this week is because I’ve had breakfast stout […]

Duration:00:55:35

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Brewing Award Winning Beer at the Highest Level: An Interview with the AHA’s 2025 Homebrewer of the Year, Wayne Doucette – Ep. 446

9/11/2025
Oh man, am I excited to present this week’s episode with y’all! I had an absolute blast talking to Wayne Doucette who is a very accomplished homebrewer and is the 2025 Homebrewer of the Year. Y’all – Wayne knows his stuff and you’ll believe me after tuning in. I’m also excited that Wayne has agreed […]

Duration:01:15:41

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Dealing with Scorched Wort, Shelf Life of a SCOBY, & Tips for Counter Pressure Bottling Sours – Ep. 445

9/4/2025
Y’all loved the last time Lorena Evans came on as a guest host so I’m happy to announce that she’s back this week AND she’s willing to be my “permanent” co-host whenever Todd and James can’t do the show. How awesome is that?! So, sit down, pop some popcorn, and get ready because it’s time […]

Duration:01:02:11

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What to do with Frozen Beer Lines, Fridge vs Chest Freezer for my Kegerator, & Routine Leak Checks on a Draft System – Ep. 444

8/28/2025
Todd and James are back to help me take YOUR questions which means it’s time for another episode of our 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 […]

Duration:00:54:18

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1 Base Malt to Rule them All, 2 Taps 1 Keg, & Calculating Correct Temps After Mashing In – Ep. 443

8/21/2025
Todd and James are back to help me take YOUR questions which means it’s time for another episode of our 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 […]

Duration:00:40:42

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Mastering the BJCP Tasting Exam: An Interview with Doug Walker from Rusty Nut Brew & Que – Ep. 442

8/14/2025
Picture this – I’m at HQ… haven’t been up in a few weeks… and there’s a package on Todd’s office desk. He goes, “oh yeah, this has been here for you for like 10 days” and I go, “ok, why didn’t you tell me?” and he goes “what good would it have done since you […]

Duration:01:22:13

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A Keg Cleaning Question, Using Saaz as a Substitute in a Kolsch, & 2 Kegs 1 Spunding Valve – Ep. 441

8/7/2025
Somebody can correct me if I’m wrong, but I do believe that this episode is the FIRST TIME EVER that I’ve done it alone. No gimmicks, no canned responses… just me taking YOUR questions (and, likely, providing horrible answers) because Todd and James have abandoned me. So, strap in, buckle up – it is time […]

Duration:00:46:02

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Same Hop but Different Alpha Acid Numbers, Are Water Profiles Worth it, & How Long is too Long in Primary Fermentation – Ep. 440

7/31/2025
I’m so thrilled that my good friend (even though she doesn’t acknowledge me as a good friend) LORENA EVANS is back on the show! Buckle up because it is time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything […]

Duration:00:49:08

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Brewing Non-Alcoholic Beer and Catching up with Trong from HomebrewerLab.com – Ep. 439

7/17/2025
You know it’s going to be a great episode when our good buddy, Trong, is back on the show! I can’t believe it’s been more than half the year before we’ve had him on in 2025, but he’s here and he’s loaded with a TON of information. Join us for the fun because it’s time […]

Duration:01:18:05

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Using Huge Hose in a Keezer, Jockey Box Coils and Flow Control Faucets, & Using a Quick Carb Lid for Beer – Ep. 438

7/10/2025
Todd joins me this week for another episode of our 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 our Trub […]

Duration:00:49:22

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What to do with Mixed Grains, Kegging Cocktails, Adding Pressure to Your Fermenter, & Preventing Gas Line Backflow – Ep. 437

7/3/2025
Welcome back, ladies & gentlemen! I hope your Summer is going well. I just got back from a cruise and I confess: it was hard having to come back to reality. Either way, I’m here, Todd’s here, and it is time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where […]

Duration:00:53:35

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What it Takes to Start Judging Beer: a Recap of Kolsch Cup and Lots More with Jonathan Marut – Ep. 436

6/26/2025
Welcome back, my friends! This week’s episode is a fun one because it includes one of my favorite homebrewers on the planet, Mr. Jonathan Marut. Instead of the ‘Marut Minute’, I’m getting like the Marut 42 minutes! woohoo! With that being said, it is time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE […]

Duration:00:55:44

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What to Know When Using True Flow Control Faucets, Why Do We Sparge, Excessive Foam from 1 Tap, & Switching from Bottling to Kegging – Ep. 435

6/19/2025
Welcome back, ladies & gentlemen! I hope your Summer is going well. I just got back from a cruise and I confess: it was hard having to come back to reality. Either way, I’m here, Todd’s here, and it is time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where […]

Duration:00:54:33

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How to Brew an Award Winning Kolsch: An Interview with the 2025 Kolsch Cup Grand Champion, Robert Abbott – Ep. 434

6/12/2025
In case you missed it, we just wrapped up our annual Kölsch Cup competition (link below) and we had A BLAST! So many exceptional entries made it very difficult to pick a winner, but we did. Which is why I’m so proud to present today’s episode to you – an interview with our Grand Champion! […]

Duration:00:58:11

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Installing a Long Line Draft Beer System in Your Home, Transferring From the Fermenter While Krausen is Still Present, & What to do with a Sack full of Weevils – Ep. 433

6/5/2025
Howdy, homebrewer! I hope you like fresh episodes because it is time for another episode of our 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 […]

Duration:00:50:57

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Everything You Need to Know About Monster Brewing Hardware – An Interview with Fred Francis – Ep. 432

5/22/2025
I am so happy to be partnering with Monster Brewing Hardware because, for the LONGEST TIME, y’all have namedropped Monster as THE best consumer grain mills on the market. They’re affordable and they’re durable – the perfect combination for a cheapo like me. I’m also so happy to be featuring the owner/operator/sole employee doing it […]
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Configuring a Thermostat Temperature Controller, Getting Different SRMs from the Same Recipe, & Is it Worth the Money to Upgrade to Stainless Steel Fermenters – Ep. 431

5/15/2025
Buckle up and settle down in something comfy because it is time for another episode of our 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 […]

Duration:00:55:17

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Learn More about the Brewtubers with Nick Lesogor from Exit 12 Homebrew – Ep. 430

5/8/2025
Howdy, y’all! I had an absolute blast learning more about the Brewtuber homebrew community with their VP, Nick Lesogor. We also digressed into a lot of side talk and since Todd wasn’t here to reign me in, I had fun. I know you’re going to enjoy this week’s episode and I hope you check out […]

Duration:01:11:20

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Mitigating Suckback During Cold Conditioning, Maintenance Tips for Stainless Steel Conical Fermenters, & Bottling and Filling Growlers from a Keg – Ep. 429

4/24/2025
Happy to have you back, my friends! If you’re actually taking the time to read this, I want you to know how much we appreciate you tuning in. If you’re watching on YouTube, it would mean a lot to us if you could like this video and subscribe to the channel. While you’re here, leave […]

Duration:00:51:55

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Brewing Traditional Continental European Styles with Hagen Dost from Dovetail Brewery – Ep. 428

4/17/2025
Welcome back, my friend. Let me tell you – Todd and I had a FANTASTIC trip out to Chicago. I’ve never actually been, outside of a layover here and there, so it was great getting to visit a wonderful craft beer city. Specifically, we got to hang out a lot with the crew at Dovetail […]