The Beer Craft, Beer and Brewing Podcast

Before light beer became king and hops took center stage, America had a thriving lager tradition—crisp, flavorful, and rooted in old-world brewing techniques. In this episode of The Beer Craft, Beer,…

​In this episode of The Beer Craft, Beer, and Brewing Podcast, hosts Ben and Andrew dive into  sour beers. They explore the unique microbes—Lactobacillus, Pediococcus, and Brettanomyces, —that give s…

Spring is here, and it’s time to shake off the winter blues with some fresh, crisp, and flavorful brews. In this episode of The Beer Craft Podcast, hosts Ben Holm and Andrew Ziegler dive into the bes…

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In this episode of The Beer Craft, hosts Ben Holm and Andrew Ziegler delve into sustainable brewing. As environmental concerns rise, the craft beer industry is stepping up to red…

🍺 EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Lagers—love ‘em or hate ‘em, they dominate the beer world. But why? In this episode, we break down the history, the science, and the craft beer resurgence of lagers—from Bavari…

Tired of the tedious bottling process? Dreaming of serving your homebrew on tap, just like the pros? In this episode of The Beer Craft, hosts Ben and Andrew guide you through the exciting journey of …

Episode Description: Aloha, homebrewers! In this episode of The Hotbreak, Ben takes us on a tropical adventure inspired by his recent trip to Hawaii, where he discovered the magic of fruit-forward is…

Turns out talking about beer while drinking beer while recording multiple podcast episodes leads to...interesting results. 

Ben and Andrew head back to the studio to re-record the history of Kolsch. …

If you have a couple of extract batches under your belt or a lot, you have probably asked yourself what's next? This week on the Beer Craft, Ben and Andrew will get you ready to tackle your first all…

Welcome to the Dark Side. We have Porters...

Rich, dark, roasty, and darn tasty. The porter and it's bigger, bolder, brother, the Stout was not a seasonal offering but a daily drinker for most of it'…

From its legendary origins on the high seas to its modern-day reign as the king of craft beer, the IPA has a story as bold as its flavors. In this episode of The Beer Craft, Ben and Andrew dive deep …

There is a time and place for everything, even non-alcoholic beer. This week on the Beer Craft, Ben and Andrew look at the NA scene, with 60% of young drinkers and 40% of drinkers overall reporting w…

As the frost settles and winter's chill takes hold, it's the perfect time to explore the cozy, bold world of winter beers and brewing. In this week's episode of The Beer Craft, Beer, and Brewing Podc…

In this episode of The Beer Craft, we're diving head first into the deep end on one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of brewing—water chemistry. Join Ben and Andrew as they break dow…

What turns your wort into beer? In this episode of The Beer Craft Podcast, we take you on a journey through the incredible world of yeast. We'll explore how these tiny organisms transform sweet wort …

This week, we are finishing what we started. In this episode we are covering where to find a recipe from reputable sources. The recipes that you find online are not created equally but we are here to…

In Episode 5 of The Beer Craft podcast, hosts Ben and Andrew dive into the essentials of homebrewing equipment, making the intimidating process approachable for beginners. They discuss the core gear …

Terrors of the Tank

If there is one word that scares most brewers, it has to be Infection. Of course, nothing that can survive fermentation will hurt us or make us sick, but the dread we feel is enou…

In this episode of The Beer Craft, Ben and Andrew explore wet hopping, a unique brewing technique that uses freshly harvested hops to impart vibrant aromas and flavors. Learn the difference between f…