Big Monster Brewing

Podcasts

In 2016 Matt from NEOZAZ.com finally began to pursue a hobby he wanted to take up for decades – home brewing. This series is an audio journal and recap of each attempt at creating a unique beer from planning, brewing, kegging and tasting. There’s a lot of up and downs and some unexpected surprises throughout this learning path, but inevitably Matt always learns something new each episode. Grab and beer and check out this unique take on this fantastic hobby!

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In 2016 Matt from NEOZAZ.com finally began to pursue a hobby he wanted to take up for decades – home brewing. This series is an audio journal and recap of each attempt at creating a unique beer from planning, brewing, kegging and tasting. There’s a lot of up and downs and some unexpected surprises throughout this learning path, but inevitably Matt always learns something new each episode. Grab and beer and check out this unique take on this fantastic hobby!

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English

Episodes

Big Monster Brewing – Dialing in Murder Hornet

4/14/2024

Murder Hornet has quickly become my most popular beer at festivals all over Florida. Technically, this beer has never been the same twice. Up until now, the beer has been... The post Big Monster Brewing – Dialing in Murder Hornet first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Duration:01:00:00

Big Monster Brewing – Coconut Cup 2024

3/14/2024

The Florida Homebrew Competition Circuit has begun! Matt travels to Miami to find out the results and witness the start of the season. This completion and road trip will full... The post Big Monster Brewing – Coconut Cup 2024 first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Duration:00:45:00

Big Monster Brewing – Science On Tap Part 3

3/11/2024

It’s the conclusion of the 3 part mini-series covering the Science On Tap beer Festival. In this episode. Matt explains what he does to prepare for festival day and gives... The post Big Monster Brewing – Science On Tap Part 3 first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Big Monster Brewing – Science On Tap Part 2

3/8/2024

In part 2 of this 3 part mini-series: The beer is brewed. The tickets are sold. Now to get the beer from the fermenters and into those thirsty ticket holders... The post Big Monster Brewing – Science On Tap Part 2 first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Duration:00:41:00

Big Monster Brewer – Science On Tap Part 1

1/24/2024

In this special 3 part mini-series, Matt agrees to brew and serve 3 beers for h the Orlando Science Center fundraiser event “Science on Tap” beer festival. The catch –... The post Big Monster Brewer – Science On Tap Part 1 first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Duration:01:04:00

Big Monster Brewing – The Wolfman Mead

12/30/2023

It’s the next featured creature in my Universal Monsters inspired mead project – The Wolfman! For this mead, I’m going for a distinct visual inspiration and making a bochet mead... The post Big Monster Brewing – The Wolfman Mead first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Duration:01:02:46

Big Monster Brewing – Krampus For Dem Spiel

12/16/2023

It’s the holidays and it’s time to brew my annual holiday ale! This time, there’s a bit of a dark twist to it as I take my tired and true... The post Big Monster Brewing – Krampus For Dem Spiel first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Duration:00:41:00

Welcome Back, Altbier!

11/9/2023

Over a year ago, I decided to take break from brewing an Altbier to reset my memory and expectations on the style. Now I’m back with a brand new recipe... The post Welcome Back, Altbier! first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Duration:00:43:00

Big Monster Brewing – Hipster Skull Pale Ale

11/2/2023

In this episode I try to re-create my most successful beer ever! It’s an American Pale Ale and it was first brewed for a festival with no intention of competing.... The post Big Monster Brewing – Hipster Skull Pale Ale first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Duration:00:45:00

Big Monster Brewing – Messing with that Amber Ale again

10/24/2023

The 2023 Florida State Competition circuit is nearly complete, and I have a bit more brewing to do before it all ends. This time, I’m brewing a tried and true... The post Big Monster Brewing – Messing with that Amber Ale again first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Duration:00:38:00

Big Monster Brewing – The Halloween Horror Nights 32 Event Beer

10/21/2023

For the first time since 2017, I’m brewing a beer inspired by the current year’s Halloween Horror Nights event. “Dr Oddfellow’s Odd IPA” is designed around the theme of Halloween... The post Big Monster Brewing – The Halloween Horror Nights 32 Event Beer first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Duration:01:18:00

Big Monster Brewing – Cherry Mead, dump or drink?

10/14/2023

In this episode, I made the same cherry mead I made several times before. But this time, something went very wrong. I found some potential in the mead and set... The post Big Monster Brewing – Cherry Mead, dump or drink? first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Duration:00:56:00

Big Monster Brewing – Belgian Pale Ale?

9/12/2023

I’m trying to give Belgian beers a fair chance and maybe change my mind on the style. This time I attempt to brew a Belgian Pale Ale for the first... The post Big Monster Brewing – Belgian Pale Ale? first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Duration:00:56:00

Big Monster Brewing – Fixing my Rauchbier

9/5/2023

In this episode, I’ve already brewed a beer. It’s a Rauchbier, a style known for it’s smokey sweet aroma and flavor. The problem is, it’s not smokey enough to be... The post Big Monster Brewing – Fixing my Rauchbier first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Duration:00:35:00

Big Monster Brewing – Frankenstein’s Monster Mead

7/25/2023

This episode kicks off a series of meads I’ll be both making and aging of the course of a few years. I’ve written recipes for 8 meads inspired by the... The post Big Monster Brewing – Frankenstein’s Monster Mead first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Duration:00:53:58

Big Monster Brewing – Put That In Your Beer and Smoke It

5/23/2023

Spoiler alert: This is one of the most fun, interesting, and tasty beers I’ve ever made! It started with a ridiculous idea of smoking hops with a nine-dollar cocktail smoker.... The post Big Monster Brewing – Put That In Your Beer and Smoke It first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Duration:00:43:20

Put That In Your Beer and Smoke It

5/23/2023

Spoiler alert: This is one of the most fun, interesting, and tasty beers I've ever made! It started with a ridiculous idea of smoking hops with a nine-dollar cocktail smoker. I had yet to determine if the hops would absorb the smoke, if the smoke would last through the boil, and if any smoke character would survive fermentation. I got all my answers and more in this fun experimental brewing episode!

Duration:00:43:24

Big Monster Brewing – I Don’t Like Belgian Beers

5/2/2023

Saying “I don’t like Belgian Beers” is the quickest way to generalize my preference over the entire range of Belgian beer styles. But, like with most things, there’s always an... The post Big Monster Brewing – I Don’t Like Belgian Beers first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Duration:00:36:14

Big Monster Brewing – I Don’t Like Belgian Beers

5/2/2023

Saying "I don't like Belgian Beers" is the quickest way to generalize my preference over the entire range of Belgian beer styles. But, like with most things, there's always an exception. Witbier is that expectation in this case. I enjoy a light, balanced, clean Witbier so much that it's a beer I brew at least once a season. And in this episode, that is precisely what I'll be brewing.

Duration:00:36:16

Big Monster Brewing – Air Quote Barrel Aged Old Ale

4/18/2023

Changing one of my most awarded beers to make it a different style will prove challenging or stupid. Chances are it’s going to be a little of both as I... The post Big Monster Brewing – Air Quote Barrel Aged Old Ale first appeared on NEOZAZ.

Duration:01:05:47