Innovative Methods and Tips for Harvesting Yeast as a Homebrewer with Trong Ngyuen – Ep. 396

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Innovative Methods and Tips for Harvesting Yeast as a Homebrewer with Trong Ngyuen – Ep. 396

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On Today’s Show:

Innovative Methods and Tips for Harvesting Yeast as a Homebrewer with Trong Ngyuen

00:00:00 – 00:08:10 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:08:11 – 01:07:46 Talking About a Ton of Stuff, Mostly Yeast Harvesting but, Sure, Also a Ton of Stuff

Links for this episode:
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Let us know what you think and enjoy the show!

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Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com’s unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 15 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order. Even better – join one of the premium tiers in our Trub Club and get up to 12% off your orders! That’s Kegconnection.com, promo code HHH or visit HomebrewHappyHour.com/club for more information.

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Thank you to our show’s sponsor, Imperial Yeast, for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at https://www.imperialyeast.com/

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Thank you to our show’s sponsor, Hops Direct! Family owned and operated, Hops Direct provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting https://hopsdirect.com/?utm_source=HHH&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=HHH+link

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This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts – a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour

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Loose Mashing a Batch of Beer, Using a Y Splitter Instead of an Air Manifold, & Making 2 Styles of Beer from 1 Single Mash – Ep. 395

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Loose Mashing a Batch of Beer, Using a Y Splitter Instead of an Air Manifold, & Making 2 Styles of Beer from 1 Single Mash – Ep. 395

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On Today’s Show:

Loose Mashing a Batch of Beer, Using a Y Splitter Instead of an Air Manifold, & Making 2 Styles of Beer from 1 Single Mash

00:00:00 – 00:17:30 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:17:31 – 00:29:10 Loose Mashing
00:29:11 – 00:38:27 Using Y Splitters Instead of an Air Manifold
00:38:28 – 00:55:21 2 Styles 1 Batch

Links for this episode:
CMBecker Regulators: https://www.kegconnection.com/primary-cmbecker/
Taprite Regulators: https://www.kegconnection.com/taprite/
Kegconnection Air Manifolds & Distributors: https://www.kegconnection.com/air-distributors/

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Let us know what you think and enjoy the show!

cheers,

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Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com’s unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 15 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order. Even better – join one of the premium tiers in our Trub Club and get up to 12% off your orders! That’s Kegconnection.com, promo code HHH or visit HomebrewHappyHour.com/club for more information.

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Thank you to our show’s sponsor, Imperial Yeast, for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at https://www.imperialyeast.com/

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Thank you to our show’s sponsor, Hops Direct! Family owned and operated, Hops Direct provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting https://hopsdirect.com/?utm_source=HHH&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=HHH+link

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This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts – a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour

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Techniques for Achieving Balanced Hop Aroma While Minimizing Bitterness in Homebrewing

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Techniques for Achieving Balanced Hop Aroma While Minimizing Bitterness in Homebrewing

In case you missed this recent episode of our weekly podcast, we had a great question from a listener regarding the desire to achieve a nice hop aroma but without also bringing too much bitterness to the batch of homebrew. As y’all know, we are the foremost experts on basically any topic we discuss on the show – just ask us! Kidding aside, this was a question that I did try to deep dive into after recording the episode and, along with the answers provided to me by Todd and James, I was able to come up with a pretty consumable list below showcasing some techniques we’d recommend you try.

As we discussed on the podcast, one of the greatest challenges in homebrewing is mastering the delicate balance between hop aroma and bitterness. So much so, in fact, that some of us (me) stick to just brewing straight forward styles to avoid this balancing act.

Hop aroma is essential for creating complex, enjoyable beers, but excessive bitterness can overpower these flavors and lead to a less pleasant drinking experience. By understanding and applying certain techniques, homebrewers can achieve a harmonious balance that enhances the overall quality of their brews.

1. Late Hop Additions

Adding hops late in the boil, typically within the last 10-15 minutes, or even during whirlpooling, is a key method for enhancing hop aroma without significantly increasing bitterness. The later the hops are added, the fewer alpha acids are isomerized, which means less bitterness is extracted. This technique ensures that the volatile oils responsible for aroma remain intact, resulting in a more pronounced hop character.

2. Dry Hopping

Dry hopping involves adding hops directly to the fermenter after primary fermentation has completed. This method is highly effective for maximizing hop aroma because it preserves the delicate essential oils that would otherwise be lost during the boil. By dry hopping, brewers can infuse their beer with fresh, vibrant hop aromas without adding any additional bitterness.

3. Hop Bursting

Hop bursting is a technique where a significant portion of the hops are added late in the boil. This strategy allows brewers to achieve the desired level of bitterness while simultaneously infusing the beer with intense hop aroma and flavor. By adding the hops in the last 20 minutes of the boil, the resulting beer has a well-rounded hop profile that is both aromatic and flavorful without being overly bitter.

4. First Wort Hopping

First wort hopping involves adding hops to the wort as it heats up to a boil. This technique can impart a smoother bitterness and a more well-rounded hop flavor. Because the hops are exposed to wort at a lower temperature initially, the alpha acids are isomerized more gradually, resulting in a smoother bitterness. Additionally, FWH can enhance the aroma profile of the beer, creating a more balanced hop character.

5. Using Low Alpha Acid Hops

Opting for hops with lower alpha acid content is another effective strategy for achieving aromatic qualities without significantly increasing bitterness. Low alpha acid hops tend to contribute more flavor and aroma than bitterness, making them ideal for late additions and dry hopping. Varieties such as Saaz, Hallertau, and Fuggle (just ask our good friend, Lorena Evans!) are excellent choices for brewers aiming to emphasize hop aroma over bitterness.

6. Hop Stands

A hop stand, also known as a hop steep or whirlpool hopping, involves allowing hops to steep in hot wort after the boil but before chilling. This is typically done at temperatures around 170°F (77°C). At this temperature, less bitterness is extracted from the hops, while the aromatic compounds are preserved. This method can produce a beer with intense hop aroma and flavor without excessive bitterness.

Thinking Outside the Box

1. Balancing the Grain Bill

Adjusting the malt bill to include more specialty malts can help balance hop bitterness with malt sweetness, allowing hop aromas to shine through. Adding caramel or Munich malts, for example, can add sweetness and body to the beer, which can counterbalance the perceived bitterness from the hops. This approach creates a more harmonious and well-rounded beer.

2. Yeast Selection

Choosing yeast strains that are known for their clean fermentation profiles can help in showcasing hop aromas without contributing to perceived bitterness. Yeast strains that produce minimal esters and phenols allow the hop character to take center stage. American ale yeasts, such as Wyeast 1056 or Safale US-05, are popular choices for their neutral profiles that highlight hop flavors and aromas.

3. Controlled Fermentation Temperatures

Maintaining consistent and appropriate fermentation temperatures is crucial for preventing the development of harsh bitterness and preserving hop aromatics. High fermentation temperatures can lead to the production of unwanted off-flavors that can mask hop aromas and accentuate bitterness. By controlling fermentation temperatures, brewers can ensure a cleaner, more aromatic beer.

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Mastering the balance between hop aroma and bitterness requires a combination of careful planning and precise execution. By employing techniques such as late hop additions, dry hopping, hop bursting, and first wort hopping, homebrewers can create beers that are aromatic and flavorful without being overwhelmingly bitter. Additionally, selecting the right hops, balancing the grain bill, choosing appropriate yeast strains, and controlling fermentation temperatures are all essential steps in crafting a well-rounded and enjoyable beer. With practice and attention to detail, brewers can achieve the perfect harmony of hop aroma and bitterness, elevating their homebrewing to new heights.

Pick up the hops you need to make your brew day better over at HopsDirect.com!

Calibrating Your Gas Regulator, Techniques for Achieving Balanced Hop Aroma While Minimizing Bitterness, & Converting Draft System Components to Duotight – Ep. 394

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Calibrating Your Gas Regulator, Techniques for Achieving Balanced Hop Aroma While Minimizing Bitterness, & Converting Draft System Components to Duotight – Ep. 394

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On Today’s Show:

Calibrating Your Gas Regulator, Techniques for Achieving Balanced Hop Aroma While Minimizing Bitterness, & Converting Draft System Components to Duotight

00:00:00 – 00:15:41 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:15:42 – 00:22:17 Calibrating Regulators
00:22:18 – 00:33:44 Balanced Hop Aroma Without Too Much Bitterness
00:33:45 – 00:50:29 Converting System to Duotight

Links for this episode:
CMBecker Regulators: https://www.kegconnection.com/primary-cmbecker/
Taprite Regulators: https://www.kegconnection.com/taprite/
Delicious Hops for your brewday: https://hopsdirect.com/
Duotight Components: https://www.kegconnection.com/duotight-fittings/

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If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. This is a friendly reminder that, if we choose your voicemail question for a future episode, we give you a $25 gift card to Kegconnection dot com. If you email us, joshua AT homebrewhappyhour DOT com, or text our hotline and I use your textual question on a future episode you still get a $15 gift card to Kegconnection (which I think is still pretty stinking good)!

Let us know what you think and enjoy the show!

cheers,

joshua

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Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com’s unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 15 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order. Even better – join one of the premium tiers in our Trub Club and get up to 12% off your orders! That’s Kegconnection.com, promo code HHH or visit HomebrewHappyHour.com/club for more information.

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Thank you to our show’s sponsor, Imperial Yeast, for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at https://www.imperialyeast.com/

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Thank you to our show’s sponsor, Hops Direct! Family owned and operated, Hops Direct provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting https://hopsdirect.com/?utm_source=HHH&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=HHH+link

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This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts – a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour

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Discussing All Things Related to Craft Beer & Brewing with Horst Dornbusch – Ep. 393

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Discussing All Things Related to Craft Beer & Brewing with Horst Dornbusch – Ep. 393

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GUYS – this is truly a JAM PACKED EPISODE all thanks to our good friend, Mr. Horst Dornbusch, for joining our cast and tackling your questions for us. Truly – the easiest episode ever for me. Kidding aside, we do thank you for joining us again 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!

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Discussing All Things Related to Craft Beer & Brewing with Horst Dornbusch – Ep. 393

00:00:00 – 00:16:18 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:16:19 – 00:23:05 Getting Specific Tastes from Yeast
00:23:06 – 00:25:51 Consumers or Brewers Driving Drinking Trends
00:25:52 – 00:32:03 Transferring CO2 from Vessel to Keg
00:32:04 – 00:40:43 Foamy Hop Water
00:40:44 – 00:48:43 The Science Behind Pressure Suppressing Off Flavors
00:48:44 – 00:55:01 Beer too Bitter Specifically When Overnight Chilling
00:55:02 – 01:04:39 Iconic European Yeast Strains
01:04:40 – 01:08:28 Dusseldorf Water Profile
01:08:29 – 01:11:08 Best Practices for Growing Hops
01:11:09 – 01:18:26 Pairing Styles of Beer with Specific Foods

Links for this episode:
John Palmer’s book on water chemistry: https://amzn.to/3SqE3v1
The Brewmaster’s Table: https://amzn.to/4ddywA3
Managing Foam on a Home Draught System Video: https://youtu.be/_NC1tyPPX5k?si=r-4os3ByBrhRxqA2

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If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. This is a friendly reminder that, if we choose your voicemail question for a future episode, we give you a $25 gift card to Kegconnection dot com. If you email us, joshua AT homebrewhappyhour DOT com, or text our hotline and I use your textual question on a future episode you still get a $15 gift card to Kegconnection (which I think is still pretty stinking good)!

Let us know what you think and enjoy the show!

cheers,

joshua

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Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com’s unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 15 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order. Even better – join one of the premium tiers in our Trub Club and get up to 12% off your orders! That’s Kegconnection.com, promo code HHH or visit HomebrewHappyHour.com/club for more information.

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Thank you to our show’s sponsor, Imperial Yeast, for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at https://www.imperialyeast.com/

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Thank you to our show’s sponsor, Hops Direct! Family owned and operated, Hops Direct provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting https://hopsdirect.com/?utm_source=HHH&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=HHH+link

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This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts – a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour

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The Effects of Warm Temps on Previously Cold Beer, Calculating for Rice Hulls, & What Happens if I Under-Pitch or Over-Pitch my Yeast – Ep. 392

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The Effects of Warm Temps on Previously Cold Beer, Calculating for Rice Hulls, & What Happens if I Under-Pitch or Over-Pitch my Yeast – Ep. 392

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On Today’s Show:

The Effects of Warm Temps on Previously Cold Beer, Calculating for Rice Hulls, & What Happens if I Under-Pitch or Over-Pitch my Yeast

00:00:00 – 00:13:44 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:13:45 – 00:15:56 Listener Feedback
00:15:57 – 00:25:58 Cold Beer Getting Hot
00:25:59 – 00:42:14 Using Rice Hulls
00:42:15 – 00:59:15 The Effects of Over-Pitching or Under-Pitching Yeast

Links for this episode:

We want to hear from you!

If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. This is a friendly reminder that, if we choose your voicemail question for a future episode, we give you a $25 gift card to Kegconnection dot com. If you email us, joshua AT homebrewhappyhour DOT com, or text our hotline and I use your textual question on a future episode you still get a $15 gift card to Kegconnection (which I think is still pretty stinking good)!

Let us know what you think and enjoy the show!

cheers,

joshua

———————–

https://www.kegconnection.com/

Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com’s unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 15 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order. Even better – join one of the premium tiers in our Trub Club and get up to 12% off your orders! That’s Kegconnection.com, promo code HHH or visit HomebrewHappyHour.com/club for more information.

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Thank you to our show’s sponsor, Imperial Yeast, for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at https://www.imperialyeast.com/

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Thank you to our show’s sponsor, Hops Direct! Family owned and operated, Hops Direct provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting https://hopsdirect.com/?utm_source=HHH&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=HHH+link

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This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts – a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour

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Become a Patron!  Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our TRUB CLUB via our Patreon page and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour

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Best Kolsch in Cologne, Substituting Ingredients for a Competition Batch, Sticky Alt vs Regular Alt, & Understanding Hop Additions – Ep. 391

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Best Kolsch in Cologne, Substituting Ingredients for a Competition Batch, Sticky Alt vs Regular Alt, & Understanding Hop Additions – Ep. 391

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On Today’s Show:

Best Kolsch in Cologne, Substituting Ingredients for a Competition Batch, Sticky Alt vs Regular Alt, & Understanding Hop Additions

00:00:00 – 00:15:55 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:15:56 – 00:31:18 Best Kolsch in Cologne
00:31:196 – 00:42:00 Substituting Ingredients
00:42:01 – 00:50:56 Sticky Alt vs Regular Alt
00:50:57 – 01:03:50 Understanding Hop Additions

Links for this episode:
THE kolsch book to own: https://amzn.to/3XXxnbj
Homebrew Kegs: https://www.kegconnection.com/5-gallon-kegs/
CMBecker Regulators: https://www.kegconnection.com/primary-cmbecker/

We want to hear from you!

If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. This is a friendly reminder that, if we choose your voicemail question for a future episode, we give you a $25 gift card to Kegconnection dot com. If you email us, joshua AT homebrewhappyhour DOT com, or text our hotline and I use your textual question on a future episode you still get a $15 gift card to Kegconnection (which I think is still pretty stinking good)!

Let us know what you think and enjoy the show!

cheers,

joshua

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https://www.kegconnection.com/

Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com’s unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 15 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order. Even better – join one of the premium tiers in our Trub Club and get up to 12% off your orders! That’s Kegconnection.com, promo code HHH or visit HomebrewHappyHour.com/club for more information.

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Thank you to our show’s sponsor, Imperial Yeast, for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at https://www.imperialyeast.com/

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Thank you to our show’s sponsor, Hops Direct! Family owned and operated, Hops Direct provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting https://hopsdirect.com/?utm_source=HHH&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=HHH+link

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This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts – a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour

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Become a Patron!  Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our TRUB CLUB via our Patreon page and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour

#homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show

Using Air to Initially Pressurize a Fermenter, Rehydrating Frozen Yeast, & Dealing With Foamy Pours from my Jockey Box – Ep. 390

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Using Air to Initially Pressurize a Fermenter, Rehydrating Frozen Yeast, & Dealing With Foamy Pours from my Jockey Box – Ep. 390

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How’s your Summer going, my friend? I hope it’s been good and full of delicious craft beer. Thank you for joining us again 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 Club! Not only will you be supporting our efforts, but you’ll also receive exclusive perks such as HUGE discounts to Kegconnection.com, welcome packs with our merch, discounts to BrewersFriend.com, and lots more! Click the link and join today  —  https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635

On Today’s Show:

Using Air to Initially Pressurize a Fermenter, Rehydrating Frozen Yeast, & Dealing With Foamy Pours from my Jockey Box 

00:00:00 – 00:17:32 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:17:33 – 00:24:47 Listener Feedback
00:24:48 – 00:36:08 Using Air in Pressure Fermenter
00:36:09 – 00:53:39 Rehydrating Frozen Yeast
00:53:40 – 01:07:24 Jockey Box Foamy Pours

Links for this episode:
Fermzilla Allrounder 15.9 gallon version: https://amzn.to/4eDTJ7K
Jockey Box Components: https://www.kegconnection.com/jockey-box/
Homebrew Kegs: https://www.kegconnection.com/5-gallon-kegs/
Flow Control Event Faucet: https://www.kegconnection.com/cmb-flow-control-event-or-party-faucet/
Draught Beer Quality Manual: https://www.brewersassociation.org/educational-publications/draught-beer-quality-manual/

We want to hear from you!

If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. This is a friendly reminder that, if we choose your voicemail question for a future episode, we give you a $25 gift card to Kegconnection dot com. If you email us, joshua AT homebrewhappyhour DOT com, or text our hotline and I use your textual question on a future episode you still get a $15 gift card to Kegconnection (which I think is still pretty stinking good)!

Let us know what you think and enjoy the show!

cheers,

joshua

———————–

https://www.kegconnection.com/

Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com’s unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 15 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order. Even better – join one of the premium tiers in our Trub Club and get up to 12% off your orders! That’s Kegconnection.com, promo code HHH or visit HomebrewHappyHour.com/club for more information.

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Thank you to our show’s sponsor, Imperial Yeast, for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at https://www.imperialyeast.com/

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Thank you to our show’s sponsor, Hops Direct! Family owned and operated, Hops Direct provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting https://hopsdirect.com/?utm_source=HHH&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=HHH+link

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This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts – a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour

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Become a Patron!  Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our TRUB CLUB via our Patreon page and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour

#homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show

Fermenting for Usable CO2, Selecting Hose for Secondary Regulators, Pellicle in my Fermenter but not in my Keg yet, & How to Know if a Fermenter can Handle Pressure – Ep. 389

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Fermenting for Usable CO2, Selecting Hose for Secondary Regulators, Pellicle in my Fermenter but not in my Keg yet, & How to Know if a Fermenter can Handle Pressure – Ep. 389

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Howdy, friend!

It’s been a wet and humid Summer down here in central Texas but at least we aren’t burning in triple digit temperatures…yet. Regardless, it is that time for yet 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 Club! Not only will you be supporting our efforts, but you’ll also receive exclusive perks such as HUGE discounts to Kegconnection.com, welcome packs with our merch, discounts to BrewersFriend.com, and lots more! Click the link and join today  —  https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635

On Today’s Show:

Fermenting for Usable CO2, Selecting Hose for Secondary Regulators, Pellicle in my Fermenter but not in my Keg yet, & How to Know if a Fermenter can Handle Pressure

00:00:00 – 00:19:00 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:19:01 – 00:28:21 Fermenting for Usable CO2
00:28:22 – 00:37:26 Secondary Regulator Tubing
00:37:27 – 00:49:54 Fermenter Infection but not in the Keg
00:49:55 – 01:04:35 Can My Fermenter Handle Pressure?

Links for this episode:
Gas Tubing/Hose: https://www.kegconnection.com/gas-hose/
GovReg Secondary Regulators (Amazon Listing): https://amzn.to/3XtZheM
Homebrew Kegs: https://www.kegconnection.com/5-gallon-kegs/
Fermzilla Allrounder 15.9 gallon version: https://amzn.to/4eDTJ7K

We want to hear from you!

If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. This is a friendly reminder that, if we choose your voicemail question for a future episode, we give you a $25 gift card to Kegconnection dot com. If you email us, joshua AT homebrewhappyhour DOT com, or text our hotline and I use your textual question on a future episode you still get a $15 gift card to Kegconnection (which I think is still pretty stinking good)!

Let us know what you think and enjoy the show!

cheers,

joshua

———————–

https://www.kegconnection.com/

Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com’s unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 15 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order. Even better – join one of the premium tiers in our Trub Club and get up to 12% off your orders! That’s Kegconnection.com, promo code HHH or visit HomebrewHappyHour.com/club for more information.

————————–

Thank you to our show’s sponsor, Imperial Yeast, for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at https://www.imperialyeast.com/

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Thank you to our show’s sponsor, Hops Direct! Family owned and operated, Hops Direct provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting https://hopsdirect.com/?utm_source=HHH&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=HHH+link

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This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts – a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour

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Become a Patron!  Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our TRUB CLUB via our Patreon page and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour

#homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show

Hot Liquor Tank Flow Rate While Sparging, Understanding Secondary Regulators, Cleaning & Sanitizing a KegLand Fermzilla – Ep. 388

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Hot Liquor Tank Flow Rate While Sparging, Understanding Secondary Regulators, Cleaning & Sanitizing a KegLand Fermzilla – Ep. 388

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Welcome back, my friend –

Can you believe the year is halfway done? Time flies. Any who – 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 things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! Not only will you be supporting our efforts, but you’ll also receive exclusive perks such as HUGE discounts to Kegconnection.com, welcome packs with our merch, discounts to BrewersFriend.com, and lots more! Click the link and join today  —  https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635

On Today’s Show:

Hot Liquor Tank Flow Rate While Sparging, Understanding Secondary Regulators, Cleaning & Sanitizing a KegLand Fermzilla

00:00:00 – 00:15:43 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:15:44 – 00:19:32 Listener Feedback
00:19:33 – 00:32:51 HLT Flow Rate While Sparging
00:32:52 – 00:44:47 Understanding Secondary Regulators
00:44:48 – 00:54:44 Cleaning & Sanitizing a Fermzilla

Links for this episode:
GovReg Secondary Regulators: https://www.kegconnection.com/govreg-secondary-regulators/
GovReg Secondary Regulators (Amazon Listing): https://amzn.to/3XtZheM
Homebrew Kegs: https://www.kegconnection.com/5-gallon-kegs/
GovReg Ball Lock Starter Kit: https://amzn.to/4eryxlh

Todd’s video about Joshua’s addiction: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8Zrzu_Rzw-/

We want to hear from you!

If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. This is a friendly reminder that, if we choose your voicemail question for a future episode, we give you a $25 gift card to Kegconnection dot com. If you email us, joshua AT homebrewhappyhour DOT com, or text our hotline and I use your textual question on a future episode you still get a $15 gift card to Kegconnection (which I think is still pretty stinking good)!

Let us know what you think and enjoy the show!

cheers,

joshua

———————–

https://www.kegconnection.com/

Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com’s unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 15 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order. Even better – join one of the premium tiers in our Trub Club and get up to 12% off your orders! That’s Kegconnection.com, promo code HHH or visit HomebrewHappyHour.com/club for more information.

————————–

Thank you to our show’s sponsor, Imperial Yeast, for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at https://www.imperialyeast.com/

————————–

Thank you to our show’s sponsor, Hops Direct! Family owned and operated, Hops Direct provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting https://hopsdirect.com/?utm_source=HHH&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=HHH+link

————————–

This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts – a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour

————————–

Become a Patron!  Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our TRUB CLUB via our Patreon page and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour

#homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show

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