Chop & Brew – Episode 46: Rye Stout + Espresso

Chip is joined by Kristen England (aka Fat Proper) to homebrew a celebratory Rye Stout + Espresso for Rhymesayers Entertainment’s 20th Anniversary. Episode includes discussion of recipe development and tasting notes; plus some conversation on general recipe formatting, over-yeasting, and hints at future chop- and brew-related episodes involving Kris. [Original podated: March 22, 2016] RELATED

Chop & Brew – Episode 38: Homebrewing with Tea

Homebrewing with tea adds new and complex flavors to your homemade beer. In this episode of Chop & Brew, Chip and tea-minded homebrewer Jessica Hanley look at different methods for using tea in beer while tasting several examples from Jessica’s homebrewery and a commercial example from Summit Brewing Company. [Original postdate: August 11, 2015] Related

Chop & Brew – Episode 37: Influence of Mashing on Sour Beer Production

Full-length presentation from NHC 2014 “Influence of the Mash on Sour Beer Production” by Michael Tonsmeire. Tonsmeire is popular for his Mad Fermentationist blog about his homebrewed adventures with sour beers and is the author of the book American Sour Beers. In this presentation, he discusses the importance of the mash as it relates to