In this week's episode, we had our first trial of a homebrew roundtable discussion with James, Chris, and Pat from previous episodes.

This week Joe and Nick speak with Kurt from Fermentation Adventures. During the show, Kurt speaks about his homebrewing experience, his BJCP certification, as well as his involvement with a YouTube based beer community.

In this episode of the Hop In We're Drinkin' podcast, hosts Nick and Joe welcome John, a home brewer from Colorado, who shares his journey into the world of brewing. John recounts how he was inspired by his brother's brewing sessions and received a starter kit as a Christmas gift, which ignited his passion for home brewing. The conversation flows into the evolution of John's brewing techniques, from using extract kits to transitioning to all-grain brewing, and the impressive setup he has created in his basement, which resembles a nano-brewery. The trio discusses the challenges of finding time to brew amidst busy lives and the importance of community in the home brewing scene, particularly through John's involvement with the Mash Out Boys, a group of home brewers who share advice and support each other.

In episode 45, Joe and Nick are joined by Jon from Eucalyptus Brewing out of Maryland/Michigan. We had a great conversation with Jon about all things beer and homebrew. Tune in and listen!

In this week's episode, Joe and Nick speak with Robby from Chainsaw Brewing in Washington. Listen in as we get to know Robby's story and introduction into homebrewing. Robby also speaks about an awesome beer collaboration that he is part of, and how faith plays a part in his brewing journey.

In this episode of the Hop In We're Drinking podcast, host Nick interviews Joe Crockett from Rockin' JY Brewery in Hawaii. They discuss Joe's journey into home brewing, the evolution of his brewing techniques, and the equipment he uses. Joe shares stories of his early brewing experiences, mistakes made along the way, and the importance of community and mentorship in the brewing world. They also touch on the challenges of brewing in Hawaii, Joe's professional brewing experience, and the future of home brewing. The conversation is filled with insights, advice for aspiring brewers, and a lighthearted discussion about beer styles and personal preferences.

Summary

In this episode, the hosts discuss the current state of the beer industry, highlighting the challenges faced by both macro and micro breweries. They delve into the rise of home brewing during the pandemic and the evolution of brewing techniques and equipment. Bob Dugan from Funky Brewing shares his journey, creative beer releases, and insights into unique beer styles. The conversation also touches on debunking brewing myths, advice for new home brewers, and the importance of community engagement in the craft beer scene. The episode concludes with discussions on favorite beer styles and the idea of brewing with historical figures.

In this week's episode, Joe and Nick had the pleasure of speaking with Mike and Katrina of 5th Season Brewing out of Pittsburgh, PA. As usual, join in and listen to their story and how their interests have grown in craft beer since they started making their own. We also talk about a couple of homebrew clubs that they are members of, and some local events that they participate in.