The Brülosophy Podcast

In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco and Marshall continue their discussion about the impact bias has on beer evaluation, this time focusing the influence sources other than flavor and aroma have on perception, as well as the way we perceive quality. | Relevant Articles | Impact Appearance Has On Perceived Beer Quality Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bias isn't a bad word! In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to chat about an aspect of beer and brewing that tends to go largely ignored-- the influence unconscious bias has on our evaluation of beer. The results from external research as well as exBEERiment findings will be paired with anecdotal experiences in hopes of making this topic as interesting as possible! | Relevant Articles | Impact Of Expectation On Perception xBmt Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A seemingly trivial variable upon first thought, the amount of headspace in the fermentation vessel is something many brewers are concerned can impact the quality of their beer. Contributor Jake Huolihan joins Marshall in this episode for an in-depth chat about headspace and the fascinating results of an exBEERiment they performed on the subject. | Relevant Articles | Impact of Increased Headspace During Fermentation Impact of Cold-Side Oxidation On NEIPA Impact of Cold Crashing On Beer Character Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While on a recent visit to Yakima, WA for hop harvest, Brülosophy contributors Brian, Malcolm, and Marshall sat down with the dudes from Yakima Valley Hops to talk about their history, hop harvest events, and some of the stuff they've got planned for the future. Also chiming in are the folks from Yakima Craft Brewing, a local brewery who brews wet hop ales every year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's our 60th episode, which means it's time for another Brü & A! Contributors Malcolm Frazer and Brian Hall join Marshall to answer listener submitted questions live from the floor of Yakima Valley Hops. The Brew Brotha, Shannon Harris, and some friends from Yakima Craft Brewing also chime in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Despite it's dark appearance and often creamy texture, Irish Stout is style of beer consumable by the pint given it's low ABV. In this episode, contributor Malcolm Frazer joins Marshall to discuss what's known about the history of Irish Stout, traditional methods for brewing this style, and their attempt to make one cutting a bunch of corners. | Relevant Articles | Short & Shoddy Irish Stout Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One time every month, Patrons of Brülosophy have the opportunity to ask questions of known people in the brewing world such John Palmer, Michael Tonsmeire, and Vinnie Cilurzo. Recently, Brülosophy contributor, Malcolm Frazer, sat down for about an hour to answer Patron questions, covering a wide range of topics, and we figured we'd share it with all of our listeners! If you enjoy what you hear and want to help us to continue producing this content, head over PATREON.COM/BRULOSOPHY to view all of the rewards you can get for your support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If beer is the beverage of the gods, hard cider is what keeps the angels going! While our focus is primarily on the beer brewing process, most of us at Brülosophy are also big fans of hard cider and make our own fairly regularly. In this episode, contributor and NHC gold medal winning cider maker, Matt Del Fiacco, joins Marshall to talk about everything hard cider including various apple sources, methods for pasteurization, and fermentation techniques. | Relevant Articles | Chemical vs. Heat Pasteurization Sparkling Mango Hard Cider Sparkling Berry Hard Cider Cranberry Ginger Hard Cider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fermentation temperature is believed by many to be one of the most critical components to the making of good beer-- go too high or low and you'll produce undesirable off-flavors. In his episode, contributor Malcolm Frazer joins Marshall to discuss this variable as it relates to brewing ales, going over various methods of fermentation temperature control as well as the results of some exBEERiments they've performed. | Relevant Articles | WLP029 German Ale/Kölsch Yeast WLP002 English Ale Yeast WLP300 Hefeweizen Yeast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brewers looking to pack as much hop aroma and flavor into their beer as possible have a few methods they rely on, one of which involves tossing a bunch of hops into the wort once the boil is complete and letting them steep for a certain amount of time. In this episode, contributor Jason Cipriani joins Marshall to discuss the hop stand technique including the various claims regarding wort temperature and the results of some fascinating exBEERiments! | Relevant Articles | Hop Stand xBmt - 192°F/89°C vs. 172°F/78°F Hop Stand xBmt - Flameout vs. 120˚F/49˚C Hop Stand vs. Dry Hop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.