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982 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
James SpencerExplicit
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Date created
2005/07/15
Latest episode
2026/10/07
Average duration
57 min.
Release period
14 days
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Basic Brewing Radio is a weekly chat about homebrewing - brewing the best beer and mead in the world in your own home.
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10-08-26 - Hop Sampler - Hallertau Blend, Solero, Helios
2026/10/07
The gang samples hops from Hopsteiner and also tastes James' unfortunately named Rye Stout from the Mash Your Luck challenge.
09-24-26 - NA Beer and Food Safety
2026/09/23
Dr. Scott Lafontaine and Andrew Maust from the University of Arkansas share the results of Andrew's study testing the effects of barriers against pathogens in non-alcohol beer.
09-10-26 - Going Dark
2026/09/09
Adam Ross of Twin Span and Josh Secaur of Gambit share their Black Alts, and Sean Terrill of Two Mile sends a porter and a Doppelbock.
08-27-26 - FOAM Mash Your Luck II
2026/08/26
James and Steve taste delicious beers as the members of the Fellowship of Oklahoma Ale Makers compete with mystery styles.
08-13-26 - Dancing Skeleton Visit
2026/08/12
James and Steve head to Sapulpa, Oklahoma, for a tasting at Dancing Skeleton Meadery with Desiree Knott, Alex Long, and Emma Giles.
07-30-26 - Android Abbot
2026/07/29
Homebrewer Scott Housel answers the Mash Your Luck challenge with a great big Belgian-y beer and also shares a tart lambic with lots of ginger.
07-16-26 - 38th Annual Beer and Sweat
2026/07/15
Bryan Evanson from the Bloatarian Brewing League in Cincinnati, Ohio, talks about a long-running keg-only competition with an unmatched sampling party.
07-02-26 - Is This Okay?
2026/07/01
Steve Wilkes and Detlef Koertge join James to sample their own beers that they aren't happy with for one reason or another.
06-18-26 - French Hop Sampler, Aramis, Elixir, Triskel
2026/06/17
The gang goes continental and samples three Hop Sampler small batches with hops from France.
06-04-26 - Finger Lime Mexican Lager
2026/06/03
Matt Giovanisci of Brew Cabin and Swim University shares the delicious beer behind his latest viral video.
05-21-26 - Randy Mosher, Your Tasting Brain
2026/05/20
Homebrew hero Randy Mosher talks about his latest book exploring the mechanics of sensory perception and strategies to improve our sensory skills.
05-07-26 - CBC 2026 Wrapup
2026/05/06
Adam Ross of Twin Span Brewing and James Bardeen of Far Field Beer Company talk about their trip to Philly for the Craft Beer Conference.
04-23-26 - Dry Hop Hop Sampler
2026/04/22
The usual suspects sample a small batch Hop Sampler with varying levels of dry hopping post-fermentation.
04-09-26 - Deconstructing Partigyles
2026/04/08
Author Peter Symons tells us how he used artificial intelligence to untangle a homebrew recipe for a favorite vintage beer.
03-26-26 - Savvy Blanket
2026/03/25
Homebrewer Scott Housel shares his latest answer to the Mash Your Luck challenge - a low ABV, balanced bitterness, amber sour with Australasian influences.
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TJCinMaryland 2025/03/12
Insightful and fun
This podcast is my go-to for home brewing. There’s not a show where I don’t learn something, or find some inspiration for my own brewing.
tctruffin 2024/12/19
Long term quality
I started listening in 07 or 08. BBR has consistently helped me be a better brewer and expand my brewing horizons. In addition, James (and Steve) has ...
specialedelmatter 2024/07/05
Great, only one issue
Love everything about the show, but Chris Colby is hard to listen to. He's knowledgeable but my god he doesn't help carry the conversation. Hate to be...
Dking3 2022/07/22
Great Podcast!
James and Steve do a great job. They’re always so informative, fun, and entertaining. Thanks so much for the great shows!
Cyclman 2022/05/20
A must for homebrewers and craft beer lovers
I was shocked when I saw that I have never rated the show. James, and when he is on, Steve, are incredible hosts, with such a profound knowledge of ho...
deckerhad 2022/03/02
Great podcast
Love this podcast you will definitely learn something
GreenDayAddict13 2021/01/21
Nice
I’m a home brewer and this podcast coupled with the basic brewing YouTube videos give me great inspiration for brewing
Elvis Johansen Jansen 2020/04/10
Reliable Infotainment
Like a venerable in-line 6 cylinder engine James and BBR always deliver. Add Steve into the mix and the fun is doubled! The content and production qua...
Potsee 2020/02/29
Resource
This show was a huge resource for me when started out brewing. If your new dig into the archives there is a ton there and I am sure you will find a sh...
BurntFrontEnds 2020/02/11
One of the best
James and Steve are a match made in beery heaven.
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