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Picture this – I’m at HQ… haven’t been up in a few weeks… and there’s a package on Todd’s office desk. He goes, “oh yeah, this has been here for you for like 10 days” and I go, “ok, why didn’t you tell me?” and he goes “what good would it have done since you don’t work up here 99% of the time?” and we just blankly stared at each other. In that package was an incredible note of appreciation, a couple of delicious cigars, and a copy of what is likely to be the best prep tool an aspiring BJCP tasting judge can own – all from my buddy Doug Walker. I am so excited to introduce y’all to Doug and on this week’s show. So, strap in, buckle up – it is time 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:

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On Today’s Show:

Mastering the BJCP Tasting Exam: An Interview with Doug Walker from Rusty Nut Brew & Que

Links for this episode:
BJCP Exam Success – A Practical Study Guide: https://amzn.to/4mFkPhT
Doug’s Website: https://www.rustynutbrewnque.com/
Doug’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Rustynutbrewnque

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.

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 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service.

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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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Somebody can correct me if I’m wrong, but I do believe that this episode is the FIRST TIME EVER that I’ve done it alone. No gimmicks, no canned responses… just me taking YOUR questions (and, likely, providing horrible answers) because Todd and James have abandoned me. So, strap in, buckle up – it is time 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! —  https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635

On Today’s Show:

A Keg Cleaning Question, Using Saaz as a Substitute in a Kolsch, & 2 Kegs 1 Spunding Valve

00:00:00 – 00:13:46 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:13:47 – 00:21:05 Keg Cleaning Question
00:21:06 – 00:28:59 Saaz in a Kolsch?
00:29:00 – 00:46:01 Pressure Fermenting TWO Kegs with ONE Spunding Valve

Links for this episode:
Homebrew Kegs: https://www.kegconnection.com/homebrew-kegs/
Ultimate Homebrew Keg Accessory Bundle: https://www.kegconnection.com/the-ultimate-homebrew-keg-accessory-bundle-ball-lock/
FLOTit 2.0: https://amzn.to/3GzUNxh
SPUNDit 3.0 Jellyfish: https://homebrewerlab.com/spundit-30-jellyfish.html

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.

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 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service.

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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

I’m so thrilled that my good friend (even though she doesn’t acknowledge me as a good friend) LORENA EVANS is back on the show! Buckle up because it is time 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! —  https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635

On Today’s Show:

Same Hop but Different Alpha Acid Numbers, Are Water Profiles Worth it, & How Long is too Long in Primary Fermentation

00:00:00 – 00:14:31 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:14:32 – 00:24:30 Same Hops, Different AA%
00:24:31 – 00:36:39 To Salt my Water or Not Salt my Water
00:36:40 – 00:49:07 How Long is TOO Long in Primary

Links for this episode:
Homebrew Kegs: https://www.kegconnection.com/homebrew-kegs/
Ultimate Homebrew Keg Accessory Bundle: https://www.kegconnection.com/the-ultimate-homebrew-keg-accessory-bundle-ball-lock/
FLOTit 2.0: https://amzn.to/3GzUNxh
SPUNDit 3.0 Jellyfish: https://homebrewerlab.com/spundit-30-jellyfish.html

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.

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 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service.

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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

You know it’s going to be a great episode when our good buddy, Trong, is back on the show! I can’t believe it’s been more than half the year before we’ve had him on in 2025, but he’s here and he’s loaded with a TON of information. Join us for the fun because it’s time 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! —  https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635

On Today’s Show:

Brewing Non-Alcoholic Beer and Catching up with Trong from HomebrewerLab.com

Links for this episode:
FLOTit 2.0: https://amzn.to/4lzlvFm
SPUNDit 3.0: https://homebrewerlab.com/spundit-30-jellyfish.html
Pot-au-Brew COMPLETE KIT: https://homebrewerlab.com/pot-au-brew.html

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.

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 18 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!

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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

Todd joins me this week 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! —  https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635

On Today’s Show:

Using Huge Hose in a Keezer, Jockey Box Coils and Flow Control Faucets, & Using a Quick Carb Lid for Beer

00:00:00 – 00:14:07 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:14:08 – 00:27:16 Big Hose
00:27:17 – 00:38:40 Jockey Box Coils
00:38:51 – 00:49:21 Quick Carb Lid for Beer

Links for this episode:
Homebrew Kegs: https://www.kegconnection.com/homebrew-kegs/
Ultimate Homebrew Keg Accessory Bundle: https://www.kegconnection.com/the-ultimate-homebrew-keg-accessory-bundle-ball-lock/
FLOTit 2.0: https://amzn.to/3GzUNxh
SPUNDit 3.0 Jellyfish: https://homebrewerlab.com/spundit-30-jellyfish.html

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.

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 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service.

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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/

————————–

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

Welcome back, ladies & gentlemen! I hope your Summer is going well. I just got back from a cruise and I confess: it was hard having to come back to reality. Either way, I’m here, Todd’s here, and it is time 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! —  https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635

On Today’s Show:

What to do with Mixed Grains, Kegging Cocktails, Adding Pressure to Your Fermenter, & Preventing Gas Line Backflow

00:00:00 – 00:15:57 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:15:58 – 00:22:45 What to Brew with Mixed Base Malt
00:22:46 – 00:31:27 Serving Cocktails from a Corny Keg
00:31:28 – 00:40:22 Adding Pressure at the Beginning of Fermentation
00:40:23 – 00:53:35 Preventing Gas Line Backflow

Links for this episode:
Homebrew Kegs: https://www.kegconnection.com/homebrew-kegs/
Check Valved Disconnects, Ball Lock: https://www.kegconnection.com/checkvalved/
Check Valved Disconnect, Pin Lock: https://www.kegconnection.com/check-valved-gas-disconnect-pin-lock-1-2-mfl/

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.

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 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service.

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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/

————————–

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

Welcome back, my friends! This week’s episode is a fun one because it includes one of my favorite homebrewers on the planet, Mr. Jonathan Marut. Instead of the ‘Marut Minute’, I’m getting like the Marut 42 minutes! woohoo!

With that being said, it is time 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! —  https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635

On Today’s Show:

What it Takes to Start Judging Beer – a Recap of Kolsch Cup and Lots More with Jonathan Marut

Links for this episode:
Kolsch Cup 2025 Video: https://youtu.be/gcnM1zvxjm8?si=h1-dowLkzn2hPk_g
Rob’s award winning kolsch recipe: https://web.brewfather.app/share/WWYLrq4imHlHYN4WhKEdVmJosXktav

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.

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 18 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!

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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

Welcome back, ladies & gentlemen! I hope your Summer is going well. I just got back from a cruise and I confess: it was hard having to come back to reality. Either way, I’m here, Todd’s here, and it is time 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! —  https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635

On Today’s Show:

What to Know When Using True Flow Control Faucets, Why Do We Sparge, Excessive Foam from 1 Tap, & Switching from Bottling to Kegging

00:00:00 – 00:12:45 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:12:46 – 00:14:54 Listener Feedback
00:14:55 – 00:22:08 Flow Control Line Diameter
00:22:09 – 00:35:32 WHY Do We Sparge?
00:35:33 – 00:44:45 Only 1 Faucet is FOAMY
00:44:46 – 00:58:10 Another Question about Switching from Bottling to Kegging

Links for this episode:
CMBecker Faucets: https://www.kegconnection.com/cmb-faucets/
VEVOR Electric Brewing Kettle: https://amzn.to/403vs5i
Brew Clean Powdered Cleanser: https://amzn.to/4jWHWTk
Counter Pressure Bottle Filler: https://www.kegconnection.com/counter-pressure-bottle-filler-deluxe-kit/

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.

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 18 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!

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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/

————————–

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

In case you missed it, we just wrapped up our annual Kölsch Cup competition (link below) and we had A BLAST! So many exceptional entries made it very difficult to pick a winner, but we did. Which is why I’m so proud to present today’s episode to you – an interview with our Grand Champion!

With that being said, it is time 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! —  https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635

On Today’s Show:

How to Brew an Award Winning Kolsch: An Interview with the 2025 Kolsch Cup Grand Champion, Robert Abbott

Links for this episode:
Kolsch Cup 2025 Video: https://youtu.be/gcnM1zvxjm8?si=h1-dowLkzn2hPk_g
Rob’s award winning kolsch recipe: https://web.brewfather.app/share/WWYLrq4imHlHYN4WhKEdVmJosXktav

2025 GRAND CHAMPION RECIPE BELOW

Brewtools B40pro

70.6% efficiency

Batch Volume: 16 L

Boil Time: 60 min

Mash Water: 25.67 L

Total Water: 25.67 L

Boil Volume: 23.81 L

Pre-Boil Gravity: 1.041

Vitals

Original Gravity: 1.048

Final Gravity: 1.011

IBU (Tinseth): 18

BU/GU: 0.38

Color: 3.2 SRM 

Mash

Strike Temp — 156.6 °F

Temperature — 152 °F — 60 min

Malts (7 lb 11.9 oz)

7 lb 2 oz (92%) — Stone Path SPM Pilsner — Grain — 2 °L

5 oz (4%) — Blue Ox Vyenna — Grain — 2.9 °L

5 oz (4%) — Blue Ox Wheat Malt — Grain — 2.3 °L

Hops (72 g)

48 g (17 IBU) — Hallertauer Mittelfrueh 2.5% — Boil — 60 min

24 g (1 IBU) — Tettnang 2.1% — Boil — 5 min

Miscs

1.8 g — Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) — Mash

0.6 g — Epsom Salt (MgSO4) — Mash

0.6 g — Gypsum (CaSO4) — Mash

2 ml — Lactic Acid 88% — Mash

1 items — Whirlfloc — Boil — 15 min

1 tsp — Yeast Nutrients (WLN1000) — Boil — 15 min

4 ml — Biofine Clear — Bottling

Yeast

2 pkg — White Labs WLP029 German Ale/Kolsch 78%

Fermentation

Pitch temp — 60 °F — 3 days

Primary — 66 °F — 7 days

Crash — 34 °F — 7 days

Carbonation: 2.4 CO₂-vol

Water Profile

Ca²⁺
 31Mg²⁺
 2Na⁺
 0Cl^–
 45SO₄^2-
 22HCO₃^–
 0

1st place 2025 Homebrew Happy Hour Kölsch Cup 3rd place 2024 Homebrew Happy Hour Kolsch Cup this one’s for my grandmother, Pooh, who would always ask me two things: 1. do you run your company yet? & 2. how’s the beer coming? this is the first win since she left. brew this one to share with family and friends & be sure to raise a glass for Poohie! Cheers 🍻

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Installing a Long Line Draft Beer System in Your Home, Transferring From the Fermenter While Krausen is Still Present, & What to do with a Sack full of Weevils

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