Brian is joined by Emmet Ryan to brew some beer, and by John Craddock to drink some beer.
Today we try and find out what effect different yeast strains have on the same beer. One batch of Pale Ale is split between four yeast strains, and we taste the results. Homebrew Science!!!!!
We take to the streets of old Dublin to explore some of the city's lost brewing heritage. John "The Beer Nut" Duffy is our guide as we follow the history of Dublin beer from dozens of busy Victorian breweries down to the last gasps of independence in the mid-20th century, before the modern microbrewery revival.
Apologies for the lack of an episode in April, I was moving home and time got away from me. An extra special to make up for it. The National Homebrew Club of Ireland present the final judging day of the 2015 National Homebrew Championships. I went along to capture the atmosphere of the day, as I spoke to Club President Rossa O'Neill and Club Secretary James Keane. I also catch up with some of the judges as they go through the process of finding the best beer.
Download the audio version of the show here: Episode 15
The largest competition for amateur brewers on the island of Ireland and one of the largest BJCP rules competitions outside of the USA!
Thanks to the National Homebrew Club, Premier International, Galway Bay Brewery and Alfie Byrne's Pub.
Episode 14 was filmed at the Alltech Craft Beer and Food Fair 2015 at the convention centre in Dublin. Join us as we wander the exhibition floor and speak to some Irish Brewers and even a distiller!
While we wait for Episode 14 to be edited, please enjoy this interview recorded at the Alltech Craft Beer and Food festival 2015. Reuben Gray of Beoir awarded Scott Baigent of Eight Degrees Brewing the 2015 Beoir Beer of the Year Trophy for Full Irish IPA.
Join the homebrewers of Ireland as we brew Beoir #2 at Trouble Brewing in County Kildare. Brian and John "The Beer Nut" Duffy take you through the collaboration brew day, and hear from Trouble's co-founder Paul O'Connor about the joys of running a brewery.
Please note that the audio edition will take a few days to be posted. I wasn't happy when I listened to a straight rip of the video feed, so I shall recut at the weekend.
