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Contributor Martin Keen joins Marshall to chat about the classic style known as British Brown Ale as well as what tasters thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy British Brown Ale

Monitoring and adjusting mash pH is viewed by many as an important aspect to crafting the best beer. While modern brewers have a number of liquid acid options, a more traditional way to reduce pH involved the use of acidulated malt. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss this unique ingredient as well as the results of an interesting xBmt on the topic. 

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Acidulated Malt vs. Phosphoric Acid xBmt

Contributor Alex Shanks-Abel joins Marshall to chat about the crushably delicious style known as American Light Lager as well as what tasters thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy American Light Lager

Malt extract is made from the same malt all-grain brewers use to make beer, and while some believe it can be used to produce beers identical to those made using only grains, others claim it imparts its own unique characteristics. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about the impact malt extract has when making Stout.

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Brewing Stout With Malt Extract xBmt

Being a living organism, yeast requires nutrients in order to ferment healthily. While many nutrients are naturally present in wort, others are deficient, which is why some brewers choose to add some themselves. In this episode, Marshall sits down with contributor Cade Jobe to discuss the various types of yeast nutrients, how they're purported to impact beer, and the results of an xBmt on the subject. 

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Impact Of Yeast Nutrient In Beer xBmt

Mash temperature has a predictable objective effect on beer, which has led many to presume a subjective perceptible impact. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss mash temperature and how it relates specifically to English Porter.

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English Porter Mash Temperature xBmt

Barley may be the standard grain used to make beer, but brewers have been using rye for nearly as long. In this episode, contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall to chat about the use of flaked rye as well as the results of an xBmt comparing it to malted rye in an American Pale Ale.

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Flaked Rye vs. Rye Malt In An American Pale Ale xBmt

The One Minute Beer Review with Jersey & Tim was a silly idea Marshall had just a couple months after The Brülosophy Podcast started. It became a staple of the show thanks in large part to the huge personality of one Jonathan "Jersey" Burd. With Jersey recently retiring from the military, he and his family moved to a new state, so the guys got together for a final farewell show where they reviewed beers, read comments submitted by listeners, and reminisced about the past 4 years.  

Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about a couple hops commonly used to produce lager styles, going over their differences and similarities, as well as analyzing the results from an xBmt where they were compared in a pale lager.

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Hop Comparison: Tettnanger vs. Spalter Select In A Pale Lager xBmt

Spruce tips have been used for various culinary purposes for centuries including as a seasoning for beer. In this episode, contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall to chat about this unique ingredient and the impact it has on American IPA.

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Brewing With Spruce: Boil Addition vs. Fermentation Additiona In An American IPA

Contributor Ryan Hansen chats with Marshall about using Goodbelly probiotic drink to make delicious kettle sour beer. 

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Goodbelly vs. Imperial Yeast W25 Lacto. Brevis xBmt

Brülosophy's Martin Keen came on board to host The Brülosophy Show 2 years ago, and since then he's produced nearly 100 episodes on topics ranging from exBEERiments and The Hop Chronicles to brewing a beer in the bathtub. This week, we're sharing the live Q&A session Martin did with Patrons of Brülosophy back in March 2024.

Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about the impact extended contact time with trub has on a Kölsch.

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Impact Extended Time On Trub Has On A Kölsch xBmt

Germany is known for their delicious lagers, many versions of which fall on the paler end of the color scale. However, another deliciously popular style originating from the region of Bavaria is Munich Dunkel, which contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to chat about on this episode.

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Short & Shoddy Munich Dunkel

Belgium is known for many things, one of which is unique and delicious beers. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss the Belgian style known as Trappist Single as well the results of Marshall's attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy Trappist Single

Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about the use of dark brown sugar and candi syrup when making Belgian Dubbel as well as an xBmt on the subject.

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Dark Brown Sugar vs. D-45 Candi Syrup In A Belgian Dubbel xBmt

Good sanitization is key to producing quality beer, and two of the most common sanitizers used by homebrewers are Star San and Iodophor. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to chat about these popular sanitizers as well as the results of an xBmt on the topic.

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Star San vs. Iodophor xBmt

Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about the differences and similarities between brewer's and baker's yeast, as well as the results of an interesting exBEERiment on the topic.

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Brewer's Yeast vs. Baker's Yeast xBmt

One of the biggest vectors for oxygen exposure on the cold-side occurs when transferring beer from a fermentation vessel to a keg. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe chats with Marshall about a method for reduce cold-side oxidation that involves continuously purging both the keg and the fermenter during the transfer process.

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Continuous CO2 Purging xBmt

Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about brewing pale lager with malted blue corn as well as the results of an xBmt on this unique ingredient.

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Impact Malted Blue Corn Has On An International Pale Lager xBmt

Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about the deliciously unique style of beer called Baltic Porter as well as the results of their attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy Baltic Porter

Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall this week to chat about their experiences brewing over the years, focusing specifically on how things have changed from the time they brewed their first batch to today. 

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We made it to episode 120, which means it's time for another Brü & A! Contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to respond to host of listener submitted questions on various topics, from brewing methods to how much we actually drink.

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For the third AvgBrü, The Brü Club members brewed the classic British style known as Ordinary Bitter, a handful of which were sent in for review by Tim, Justin, and Marshall.

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While some people pay little mind to the vessel their beer is served to them in, others view the use of proper glassware as contributing to the overall drinking experience. In this episode, contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to discuss their various opinions on the topic of beer glassware.

This week, contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to chat about yeast pitch rate, focusing on an xBmt they performed on the impact underpitching has on International Pale Lager.

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Underpitching An Intl Pale Lager xBmt

There are a number of reasons a brewer might choose to filter their kettle hop additions, from avoiding clogged pumps to producing clearer wort. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about using a stainless hop spider as well as the results of an xBmt comparing beers made with and without such a tool.

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Stainless Hop Spider xBmt

Soon after releasing the latest Brü's Views episode where Cade and Marshall shared their opinions on brewing as science and/or art, feedback came flooding in from listeners who wanted to share their own views on the matter. This week, contributor Ryan Hansen joins Marshall to go over some of this feedback while also providing another perspective on the science and/or art of brewing and beer.

Belgian Pale Ale is a style whose character comes not just from yeast, but specialty malts. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about the differences between US Caramel and UK Crystal malts, particularly as it pertains to this tasty style of beer. 

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US Caramel vs. UK Crystal Malts In Belgian Pale Ale xBmt

We made it to episode 320, which means it's time for another Brü & A! This week, contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to answer a handful of listener submitted questions.

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Yeast pitch rate is believed by many to be one of the most important aspects of making good beer, and for the most part, this requires propagation in a starter. However, when fermenting with Kveik, some have claimed underpitching leads to the production of more desirable characteristics. In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to talk about pitch rate when using Kveik and the results of an xBmt on the topic.

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Yeast Pitch Rate: Impact Of Underpitching Kveik xBmt

Contributor Martin Keen joins Marshall to chat about the declisously traditional style known as German Pils, as well as what blind tasters thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy German Pils

Once the mash rest is complete, brewers are often taught to perform a vorlauf, which involves recirculating sweet wort until it flows clear so as not to transfer spent grain bits to the brew kettle. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss the vorlauf process as well as the results of a very interesting xBmt on the topic.

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The Vorlauf Effect: Testing The Extreme

In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to answer a bunch of listener submitted questions.

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Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about the wonderfully refreshing style known as International Amber Lager, as well as what people thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy International Amber Lager

Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about the classic British ale known as Dark Mild as well as the results of their attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy Dark Mild

Contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to chat about the impact using Czech Pilsner malt in a Czech Pale Lager has compared to used domestic Pilsner malt.

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Czech vs. Domestic Pilsner Malt xBmt

As the popularity of IPA began to skyrocket in the late 90s, some brewers began looking for ways to amplify their favorite characteristics of this tasty style, which ultimately led to the development of the Double IPA. In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to talk about the history and traditional approach for brewing Double IPA, as well as what tasters thought of one brewed using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy Double IPA

In this Brü's Views episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to chat unabashedly about their opinions on beer evaluation and judging.

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Star San is one of the most popular sanitizers used by brewers, as it's easy to use and very effective. However, one concern some have posed has to do with the large amount of foam Star San tends to leave behind in the packaging vessel, as some worry it can impact beer character. In this episode, Marshall is joined by contributor Cade Jobe to discuss the use of Star San as well as the results of a fascinating xBmt on the subject.

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Impact Star San Foam Has On Beer Character xBmt

The mineral makeup of the water used to brew with has been shown to have a perceptible impact on beer, and one way to approach adjusting it is by focusing on the ratio of sulfate to chloride. Whereas classic American IPA has tended to favor higher sulfate, many brewers of NEIPA rely on high chloride content to achieve their juicy goals. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about sulfate to chloride ratios as it pertains to NEIPA as well as the results of an interesting xBmt on the topic.

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Sulfate To Chloride Ratio In NEIPA xBmt

For this quarter, members of The Brü Club chose American Porter as the AvgBrü style, and 10 members were selected to have their versions reviewed by Tim, Justin, Craig, and Marshall.

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The curiously named Cream Ale is one of the truly American styles of beer that's brewed with unique ingredients and process. Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss this tasty style as well as how one turned out when brewed using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy Cream Ale

For the 13th installment of The Brü Club's AvgBrü series, members chose the deliciously boozy style of Belgian Dark Strong Ale, also known as Quad, and 11 participants were selected to have their versions reviewed by Tim, Justin, Craig, and Marshall. We blame the Quad for the antics in this episode...

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For the 270th episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to answer a bunch of listener submitted questions.

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We published our first episode of The Brülosophy Podcast in March 2017, and here we are today, 6.5 years later, at episode 300. To celebrate this quasi-milestone, we're answering a bunch of questions submitted by Patrons of Brülosophy, those folks who appreciate what we do enough to support us on Patreon.

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Contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall to talked about their experiences coming up with names for the beers they brew.

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In this exBEERience episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about the ins and the outs of brewing with barrels.

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Contributor Martin Keen joins Marshall to chat about the impact fermenation temperature, particularly when cooler than recommended, has on simple Blonde Ale fermented with a clean American yeast strain.

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Fermentation Temperature: Imperial Yeast A07 Flagship In A Blonde Ale xBmt

We've made it to episode 340, which means it's time for another Brü & A! This week, contributor Martin Keen joins Marshall to answer a handful of listener submitted questions.

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Oxygen is one of the most important yeast nutrients because it gets used to synthesize sterols and unsaturated fatty acids. Awhile ago, some clever brewers proposed the idea of using olive oil in place of oxygen and provided research that seemed to back it up. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about this odd method and the results of an xBmt on the subject.

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Olive Oil In Place Of Aeration xBmt

The COVID-19 pandemic has unquestionably impacted folks from all corners of the brewing industry, and that includes us here at Brülosophy. In this Brü's Views episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to chat about how being quarantined for so long as affected their own brewing, how they've adapted, and share some tips some might find helpful.

Prior to joining Brülosophy as host of The Brülosophy Show, Martin Keen hosted The Homebrew Challenge where he brewed all BJCP beer recipes. Back in June 2022, Martin spent time answering questions submitted by Patrons of Brülosophy, and while these sessions are typically kept private, we decided to share this one with all of our listeners.

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New England IPA is one of the newer styles on the block that's brewed using a particular set of ingredients and methods known to contribute to its unique appearance and characteristics. In this episode, contributor Malcolm Frazer joins Marshall to discuss the history of NEIPA, common approaches to brewing good examples, and what tasters thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy New England IPA

Contributor Andy Carter chats with Marshall about the differences between using sucrose, aka table sugar, and dextrose in the production of hard seltzer. 

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Sucrose vs. Dextrose In Hard Seltzer xBmt

We made it to episode 240, which means it's time for another Brü & A! This week, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to answer a bunch of listener submitted questions.

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The boys are back together for another round of AvgBrü reviews! This quarter, The Brü Club chose the novel style known as West Coast Pilsner, and 10 lucky members sent their versions in to be reviewed by Tim, Justin, Craig, and Marshall.

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Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about the impact of fermentation temperature when making a German Pilsner with Imperial Yeast L17 Harvest.

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Fermentation Temperature: Imperial Yeast L17 Harvest In A German Pils

Brülosophy's Ryan Hansen sits down with Marshall this week to talk about his experience building and using a walk-in cooler in his home garage.

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This week, contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about their views on the current state of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) and recent changes announced for the annual Homebrew Con.

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This week, contributor Martin Keen joins Marshall to discuss their views on the various forms of brewing education, from books and blogs to podcasts and videos.

Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss their experiences planning and running different brewing events.

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Most of the methods we use to make beer today were developed over the last few centuries, and while some have adapted those methods based on new developments, others choose to adhere to more traditional approaches. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about their unfiltered opinions on the adherence to brewing traditions.

Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall this week to chat about the impact different fermentation temperatures have on Weissbier.

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Weissbier Fermentation Temperature xBmt

Contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to chat about the impact various mash methods, namely step mash and double decoction, have on a Czech Dark Lager.

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Step Mash vs. Double Decoction In A Czech Dark Lager xBmt

Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about the historic German style known as Altbier as well as what tasters thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy Altiber

Contributor Martin Keen joins Marshall to chat about the classic Scottish ale known as Wee Heavy as well as what tasters thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy Wee Heavy

Contributor Cade Jobe chats with Marshall about the impact low and high mash temperatures have when making non-alcoholic lager, as well as the results of an xBmt on the topic. 

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Mash Temperature In A Non-Alcoholic Lager xBmt

In the history of brewing, sour beers are perhaps some of the oldest styles, and while modern brewers have developed methods to hasten the souring process, some continue to prefer taking a more traditional approach. This week, contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to chat about their experiences with traditional sour beer brewing.

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Homebrew clubs are one of the best ways for brewers to access others who share their passion for brewing and beer. In this Brü's Views episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss their experiences in and unabashed thoughts about the good, the bag, and the ugly sides of homebrew clubs.

Brewers are taught to let their mash rest for a minimum of 60 minutes to allow for complete conversion. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about where traditional ideas on mash length came from, what can happen when mashing for less time, and the results of an xBmt on the topic.

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Impact Reduced Mash Length Has On A Blonde Ale xBmt

Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall this week to chat about the impact boiling wort in a covered kettle has on a Festbier.

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Impact Boiling Wort In A Covered Kettle Has On A Festbier xBmt

Contributor Alex Shanks-Abel joins Marshall to chat about the no-chill method, focusing on an xBmt comparing an American Light Lager that was left to chill overnight to one that was chilled quickly.

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German Pils is generally expected to be made with pilsner malt, which is widely believed to impart the cracker and white bread crust characteristic of this style. On this episode, Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about the base malts used for German Pils as well as the results of an xBmt comparing pilsner and pale malts.

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Another 10 episodes have come and gone, which means it's time for us to answer a set of listener submitted questions. If you have questions you'd like for us to respond to in a future Brü & A episode, you can email them to feedback@brulosophy.com.

Contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to discuss their views on the evolution of the popular style known as IPA, going over the changes they've observed over the years while sharing their opinions on the various sub-styles.

Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to chat about the importance of yeast freshness with pitching direct from the pack, as well as an xBmt comparing beers made with fresh and older yeast.

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Dry hopping is viewed as being perhaps the best way to impart beer with a pungent punch of hoppy goodness. While many add this charge of hops directly to the fermenting beer, others prefer to use a filter. In this episode, contributor Brian Hall joins Marshall to discuss the purported pros and cons of using stainless mesh to filter dry hops as well as the results of an xBmt performed on the subject.

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The most common material used to make kegs is stainless steel, but over the last few years, manufacturers have released kegs made of alternative materials. In this episode, contributor Will Lovell sits down with Marshall to chat about the use of PET kegs and the results of an xBmt comparing them to standard stainless kegs. 

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Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about the use of ascorbic acid at packaging to reduce the risk of oxidation in West Coast Pilsner.

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Like all living organisms, yeast perform best when provided the proper nutrients, and zinc is viewed by many as being one of the most important. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe sits down with Marshall to chat about the use of zinc in brewing and discuss the results of an interesting xBmt on the subject.

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Pitching the proper amount of yeast is generally viewed as one way to ensure a clean fermentation, though for styles like Weissbier, yeast pitch rate is viewed by some as being like a knob the brewer can use to adjust fermentation character. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe sits down with Marshall to discuss yeast pitch rate as it relates to Weissbier and the results of an interesting xBmt on the topic.

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Cold crashing is a relatively simple method brewers use to clarify beer prior to packaging. Yeast being the living organism it is, it's often recommended the temperature of beer be gently reduced over the course of a few days when cold crashing. In this episode, contributor Jake Huolihan joins Marshall to talk about the impact of crashing speed and the results of an interesting xBmt on the topic.

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A lot has gone into building and maintaining Brülosophy, and in the nearly 10 years we've been producing brewing/beer related content, we've been asked a number of times about some of what that entails. In this episode, contributor Will Lovell sits down with Marshall to talk about their experiences doing Brülosophy. 

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This week, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about the relatively new style of beer called Brut IPA as well as the results of their attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods.

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With roots in 18th century England, English Porter is a traditional style of beer that's evolved a bit since it was first conceived. In this episode, contributor Malcolm Frazer chats with Marshall about this delicious historical style as well as the results of a batch brewed Short & Shoddy style.

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There are numerous methods brewers use to reduce the risk of cold-side oxidation, some of the most common involving purging kegs with CO2 prior to packaging. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe talks with Marshall about these methods as well as the results of an xBmt on the subject.

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Brewing isn't the cheapest hobby, and one way brewers can save some money is by harvesting yeast that was previously used to ferment one beer and pitching it into a new batch of wort. When doing this, it's often recommended not to harvest from a high OG beer. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss reusing yeast, the purported concerns with harvesting from a high OG beer, and the result of an xBmt on the topic.

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This week, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss the use of coffee in brewing, focusing particularly on the differences between adding either hot brewed or cold brewed coffee when packaging a Stout.

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With Marshall away on his final family vacation of the year, the plan was to skip an episode this week... that is, until a listener made a special request. Instead, we're making like Huey Lewis and heading back in time with Jersey & Tim to enjoy a dose of Brülosophy nostalgia. 

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Straying away from beer to focus on other "beer adjacent" activities they enjoy, contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to discuss their views on both sourdough bread making and BBQ.

Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall for this Brü's Views episode to discuss their opinions on brewing to style.

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The Brülosophy Podcast has made it to 160 episodes, which means it's time for another Brü & A! Contributor Phil Rusher sits down with Marshall to answer questions submitted by listeners.

We received a bunch of feedback on our recent Brü's Views episode where we shared our opinions on the AHA and the recent changes to their annual Homebrew Con, which we felt was worth sharing with listeners. 

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Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about three common base malts, focusing primarily on whether or not it's possible to blend Munich and Pilsner malts to emulate Vienna malt.

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This week, contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to chat about the interesting method of adjusting wort pH after the boil and before pitching yeast, particularly in American IPA, as well as the results of an xBmt on the topic. 

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