Proper PSI for Pressure Fermentation, What Causes Regulators to Creep, & Brewing 5 Gallon Batches on a Brautag HERMS – Ep. 373

Yo, Brewer!

Welcome back to our channel and thank you so much for tuning in to 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:

Proper PSI for Pressure Fermentation, What Causes Regulators to Creep, & Brewing 5 Gallon Batches on a Brautag HERMS

00:00:00 – 00:20:54 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:20:55 – 00:22:58 Listener Feedback
00:22:59 – 00:35:14 PSI for Pressure Fermentation
00:35:15 – 00:50:24 Regulator Creep Issues
00:50:25 – 00:57:59 Brewing Small Batches on Large Systems

Links for this episode:

Brautag 3 Vessel HERMS Premium Brewing System: https://www.kegconnection.com/brautag-3-vessel-herms-20-gallon-brewing-system/
Primary CMB Regulators: https://www.kegconnection.com/primary-cmbecker/
Stainless Steel Carbonation Cap: https://www.kegconnection.com/stainless-steel-carbonation-cap/

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

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Hot Side Aeration Myth, To Sparge or Not to Sparge, & Preventing Suck Back While Cold Crashing My Beer – Ep. 372

Glad to see you again, friend!

Thank you so much for coming back to another jam-packed 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:

Hot Side Aeration Myth, To Sparge or Not to Sparge, & Preventing Suck Back While Cold Crashing My Beer

00:00:00 – 00:17:58 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:17:59 – 00:33:03 Hot Side Aeration
00:33:04 – 00:43:14 When to Sparge and Why We Sparge
00:43:15 – 00:56:43 Preventing Cold Side Suckback

Links for this episode:

Brautag 3 Vessel HERMS Premium Brewing System: https://www.kegconnection.com/brautag-3-vessel-herms-20-gallon-brewing-system/
Various Brew Bag Solutions: https://amzn.to/49OSKOL
Stainless Steel Carbonation Cap: https://www.kegconnection.com/stainless-steel-carbonation-cap/

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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Does Carbonation Affect Gravity Readings, Which Grains to Stock in Bulk, & Tips for Using the Quick Carb Lid – Ep. 371

Howdy, homebrewer!

We’re excited and proud to present this week’s 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:

Does Carbonation Affect Gravity Readings, Which Grains to Stock in Bulk, & Tips for Using the Quick Carb Lid

00:00:00 – 00:22:47 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:22:48 – 00:27:36 Listener Feedback
00:27:38 – 00:37:56 Does Carbonation Affect Gravity Readings
00:37:57 – 00:51:41 Which Grains to Stock in Bulk
00:51:42 – 01:03:53 Using a Quick Carb Lid

Links for this episode:

Hydrometer & Test Jar: https://amzn.to/4bLH5C1
Vittles Vault 60lb Grain Storage Container: https://amzn.to/3UMx7dA
Kegconnection Quick Carbonating Keg Lid: https://www.kegconnection.com/quick-carbonating-keg-lid/

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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Tips for Scaling Up Your Homebrewing, Adding Bitterness to My Beer After It’s Been Kegged, & What to Look for When Buying Used Brewing Equipment – Ep. 370

Howdy, homebrewer!

We’re excited and proud to present this week’s 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:

Tips for Scaling Up Your Homebrewing, Adding Bitterness to My Beer After It’s Been Kegged, & What to Look for When Buying Used Brewing Equipment

00:00:00 – 00:17:41 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:17:42 – 00:23:01 Listener Feedback
00:23:02 – 00:34:31 Scaling Up Your Homebrewing
00:34:32 – 00:42:52 Adding Bitterness to My Kegged Beer
00:42:53 – 00:52:41 Buying Used Brewing Equipment

Links for this episode:

7.5 Gallon Stainless Steel Kettle: https://www.kegconnection.com/30-quart-7-5-gallon-brewing-kettle/
Premium Homebrew Kegs from Kegconnection: https://www.kegconnection.com/homebrew-kegs/
Topo Clone Sparkling Water Minerals Kit: https://www.kegconnection.com/sparkling-water-minerals-kit-makes-a-5-gallon-batch/

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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Preventing Cold Side Oxidation, Shelf Life of Kegged Beer, & Making a Hard Seltzer Using the new Topo Clone Minerals Kit – Ep. 369

Welcome back, homebrewer!

We’re excited and proud to present this week’s 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:

Preventing Cold Side Oxidation, Shelf Life of Kegged Beer, & Making a Hard Seltzer Using the new Topo Clone Minerals Kit

00:00:00 – 00:19:33 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:19:34 – 00:25:13 Listener Feedback
00:25:14 – 00:33:33 Preventing Cold Side Oxidation
00:33:34 – 00:44:38 Shelf Life of Kegged Beer
00:44:39 – 00:55:31 Making Hard Seltzer with Topo Clone Minerals Kit

Links for this episode:

Spunding Valve Kit w/ CMB Disconnect: https://www.kegconnection.com/blowtie-spunding-valve-w-built-in-gauge-cmb-disconnect/
Premium Homebrew Kegs from Kegconnection: https://www.kegconnection.com/homebrew-kegs/
Topo Clone Sparkling Water Minerals Kit: https://www.kegconnection.com/sparkling-water-minerals-kit-makes-a-5-gallon-batch/

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

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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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Discussing All Things About Yeast for Homebrewing with Owen Lingley from Imperial Yeast – Ep. 368

Welcome back, homebrewer!

We’re excited and proud to present this week’s 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:

Discussing All Things About Yeast for Homebrewing with Owen Lingley from Imperial Yeast

00:00:00 – 00:18:17 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:18:18 – 00:25:15 Yeast Cell Counts & Why 200 Million from Imperial
00:25:16 – 00:30:26 Making a Starter Directly in the Fermenter
00:30:27 – 00:37:32 Pressure Fermentation
00:37:33 – 00:46:08 How Many Generations After the First Pitch
00:46:09 – 00:54:33 Liquid Yeast vs Dry Yeast
00:54:34 – 01:01:35 Freezing Liquid Yeast for Long-Term Storage
01:01:36 – 01:12:33 When to Collect Yeast when Harvesting

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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Differences Between Various Keg Brands & Their Posts, How Much Does Alpha Acid Percentages Matter, & Best Practices When Using a Spunding Valve – Ep. 367

Hola, amigos!

It’s great to have you back 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:

Differences Between Various Keg Brands & Their Posts, How Much Does Alpha Acid Percentages Matter, & Best Practices When Using a Spunding Valve

00:00:00 – 00:24:23 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:24:24 – 00:29:10 Listener Feedback
00:29:11 – 00:39:28 Keg Brands & Posts
00:39:29 – 00:47:09 Understanding Hop Alpha Acid Numbers
00:47:10 – 01:07:27 Setting a Spunding Valve

Links for this episode:

Premium Remanufactured Homebrew Kegs (Ball Lock) https://www.kegconnection.com/premium-remanufactured-ball-lock-kegs/

Spunding Valve with Premium CMB Disconnect https://www.kegconnection.com/blowtie-spunding-valve-w-built-in-gauge-cmb-disconnect/

Keg Posts Articlehttps://www.homebrewhappyhour.com/what-type-and-size-posts-will-fit-on-my-homebrew-keg/

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/

————————–

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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How to do a Closed Transfer, Buying a Grain Mill for Home, & Spunding Valve Maintenance – Ep. 366

Hola, amigos!

It’s great to have you back 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:

How to do a Closed Transfer, Buying a Grain Mill for Home, & Spunding Valve Maintenance

00:00:00 – 00:22:16 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:22:17 – 00:27:18 Listener Feedback
00:27:19 – 00:41:54 Doing a Closed Transfer
00:41:55 – 00:53:34 Buying a Grain Mill for Home
00:53:35 – 01:05:13 Spunding Valve Maintenance

Links for this episode:

Affordal Pressure Transfer Kit for the Fermonster: https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/ptrfermonsterecon.htm

Premium Remanufactured Homebrew Kegs (Ball Lock) https://www.kegconnection.com/premium-remanufactured-ball-lock-kegs/

Spunding Valve with Premium CMB Disconnect https://www.kegconnection.com/blowtie-spunding-valve-w-built-in-gauge-cmb-disconnect/

Various Grain Mill Solutionshttps://www.morebeer.com/search?search=grain+mill/aid=HomebrewHappyHour

Blichmann Grain Millhttps://www.blichmannengineering.com/grain-mill.html

Inline Check-Valvehttps://www.kegconnection.com/inline-checkvalve/

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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An Interview with Hubertus Biere – Ep. 365

Welcome back, friend!

We thank you for tuning in to another episode of our weekly 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:

An Interview with Hubertus Biere
Unfortunately, I was ALL over the place this episode so trying to make chapters for your viewing convenience is very difficult. My apologies but please enjoy one of my favorite interviews ever, with my favorite YouTube brewer!
Links for this episode:
CMB Faucets (Standard & Flow Control)https://www.kegconnection.com/cmb-faucets/

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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Understanding the Refreshing World of the American Cream Ale

Introduction

The American Cream Ale is a classic beer style that embodies the spirit of innovation and adaptability in the American brewing landscape. Revered for its light, crisp, and smooth characteristics, this beer style has become a favorite among craft beer enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike. In this article, we delve into the unique attributes, history, and brewing techniques of the American Cream Ale, offering insights for both connoisseurs and those new to the world of craft brewing.

Historical Background

The origins of American Cream Ale date back to the late 19th century, emerging as a response to the increasing popularity of lagers. Breweries in the United States, particularly in the Northeast, began crafting this ale as a means to compete with the influx of German-style lagers. The style evolved as a hybrid, combining the crispness of a lager with the smoothness of an ale, thus appealing to a wide range of palates.

Defining Characteristics

The American Cream Ale is distinguished by its light golden color, clear appearance, and moderate carbonation. It typically has an alcohol by volume (ABV) ranging from 4.2% to 5.6%, striking a balance between being refreshing yet flavorful. The aroma is subtle, often with slight hints of malt, hops, and sometimes a faint fruitiness or corn-like presence due to the use of adjuncts like corn and rice.

Flavor Profile

This beer style is known for its mild, clean flavor profile. The taste is predominantly malty, but not overly sweet, with a light hop bitterness that provides a balanced finish. The use of adjuncts like corn or rice contributes to its smooth, creamy mouthfeel, which is a hallmark of the style. The overall impression is a refreshing, easy-drinking beer that is approachable and satisfying.

Brewing Techniques

Brewers of American Cream Ale often employ a warm fermentation process followed by a period of cold conditioning, similar to a lagering process. This method helps achieve the desired clean and crisp characteristics. The choice of yeast is crucial; typically, a neutral ale yeast is used to ensure a clean fermentation profile. The use of adjuncts is common, with corn or rice added to lighten the body and enhance the smoothness of the final product.

Pairing and Serving

American Cream Ale is versatile when it comes to food pairing. Its light and refreshing nature makes it an excellent companion to a variety of dishes, including grilled chicken, salads, and light seafood. It also pairs well with spicy foods, as its crispness can help balance the heat. Serving this ale in a pint glass at a temperature of around 38-45°F (3-7°C) is ideal to appreciate its flavor and aroma.

Conclusion

The American Cream Ale stands as a testament to the adaptive and innovative spirit of American brewing. Its light, refreshing, and smooth characteristics make it a beloved choice for a wide range of beer drinkers. As the craft beer movement continues to flourish, the American Cream Ale remains a staple, offering a delightful and approachable beer experience.

For beverage professionals and homebrew enthusiasts, understanding and appreciating the subtleties of the American Cream Ale can provide valuable insights into the versatility and creativity inherent in beer brewing. Whether enjoyed in a social setting or as part of a culinary experience, the American Cream Ale is a style that celebrates the simplicity and sophistication of American brewing heritage.

Want to brew it yourself?

Check out our own recipe at Brewer’s Friend (click here)