Is homebrewing really in decline? In this episode of The Hop Addition, we take a critical look at recent claims that the homebrew hobby is dying. From rising costs and changing drinking habits to competition from craft breweries and shifting lifestyles, we explore the factors shaping the future of homebrewing. But it’s not all doom and gloom—this i…

In Episode 121 of The Hop Addition, we dive into the art and science of advanced lager brewing. From water chemistry adjustments, malt selection, and decoction mashing to yeast health, spunding, and fast lagering methods, this episode is packed with expert tips to help you brew crisp, clean lagers at home. We cover both classic lager styles—Vienna,…

In Episode 120 of The Hop Addition, we’re joined by Tom Ray from Bullhouse Brewing Company for an in-depth chat about their standout core range, the brewery’s journey, and what sets their beers apart in a crowded craft scene. We take a close look at Bullhouse’s brewing philosophy, explore the stories behind their flagship beers, and get Tom’s insig…

A big announcement from founding member Chris

In this flavour-packed episode of The Hop Addition, we sit down with James Stiff from The Malt Miller for a relaxed (and beer-filled) chat. We crack open several of James’ own brews and dive deep into how he developed the … Episode 118 – James Stiff from TMM Read More »بقلم The Hop Addition

In this hop-forward episode of The Hop Addition, we’re joined by Guy Perry from Hopsteiner, one of the world’s leading hop suppliers and innovators. Guy gives us an inside look at Hopsteiner’s cutting-edge breeding programs, unique hop products, and what … Episode 117 – Guy Perry from Hopsteiner! Read More »…

In this thought-provoking episode of The Hop Addition, we gaze into the (beer-filled) crystal ball to explore what the future holds for homebrewing, the brewing industry, and drinking culture as a whole. We dive into how emerging technologies, environmental pressures, … Episode 116 – Brewing in the future! Read More »…

In Episode 115 of The Hop Addition, we dive deep into one of the most critical—and often overlooked—elements of homebrewing: yeast health and fermentation management. We break down everything you need to know to keep your yeast happy and your … Episode 115 – Happy Yeast! Read More »بقلم The Hop Addition

In this data-packed episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we explore the exciting world of experimental hops, testing four new UK-developed varieties: CF310, CF321, CF373, and CF383. Each hop is trialled in two beer styles — a clean lager and … Episode 114 – Experimental Hop Testing with Charles Faram Read More »…

Drinking exemplar beers from the BJCP British Bitters Categories: Ordinary, Best and Strong discussing the style guidelines assessing and scoring the beers and having a good debate over how to produce a similar brew!بقلم The Hop Addition

We are joined by Ron Muir to discuss his unique approaches to brewing and a selection of his beers that he sent us especially for the pod! Had some audio issues on this one so I wasn’t able to do … Episode 112 – An Evening with Ron Muir Read More »بقلم The Hop Addition

In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we’re joined by Phil Sisson, founder of Simple Things Fermentations, a brewery dedicated to producing beautifully balanced, small-batch beers with character. Phil shares his brewing journey, the ethos behind Simple Things, and … Episode 111 – Simple Things Fermentations – Phil Sisson Read More »…

In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we sit down with Danny Ennis, the mastermind behind Small Batch Brewing Co. Danny shares his inspiring journey into microbrewing, his unique brewing philosophy, and the passion that drives his small-scale, high-quality … Episode 110 – Small Batch Brewing Co Read More »…

Another episode in our home brewer to pro series with Liam from Sun Bear Brewing! Liam has recently started brewing professionally out of a garage on The Wirral! Listen in to hear a warts and all account of the challenges … Episode 109 – Liam Hughes – Sun Bear Brewing Read More »بقلم The Hop Addition

In this exciting episode of The Hop Addition, we sit down with David Goddard, the creative mind behind Trapped Under Ice Brewing. David shares his journey from passionate homebrewer to taking the leap into setting up his very own professional … Episode 108 – David Goddard aka Trapped Under Ice Brewing Read More »…

In this special Q&A episode, we’re answering your burning homebrewing questions and giving you an exclusive sneak peek at what’s coming up on the podcast this year. From new brewing techniques and ingredient deep dives to exciting guest interviews and … Episode 107 – New Year Q & A Read More »بقلم The Hop Addition

Join us for Christmas beer banter and shenanigans while we sample some fantastic beers from our guest Martin Hoddinott from Mavericks Brewing and welcome back Alix Blease from Lallemand Brewing for more expert insights into brewing and the beer industry. … Episode 106 – 2024 Xmas Special! Read More »…

In this episode of The Hop Addition, we’re thrilled to welcome Alix Blease and Andrew Paterson from Lallemand to talk all about their exciting new yeast strain, Pomona. Together, we delve into the journey of Pomona’s development, exploring its unique … Episode 105 – Exploring Pomona Yeast with Alix Blease and Andrew Paterson from Lallemand Read Mor…

In this episode of The Hop Addition, we’re joined by the brilliant Tom Bacon from Barth Haas, one of the world’s leading hop suppliers and innovators. Tom takes us on a deep dive into the fascinating world of advanced hop … Episode 104 – Tom Bacon from Barth Haas Read More »بقلم The Hop Addition

In this episode, we’re joined by Luke Wilson, co-founder of Braybrooke Brewing Co., to uncover the story behind this acclaimed brewery and its dedication to crafting exceptional lagers. From the inspiration behind the brewery’s founding to the art of brewing … Episode 103 – Luke Wilson from Braybrooke Read More »…

🍍 Unleashing the Tropical Power of Yeast! 🍺 In this episode, we’re joined by Phillip Nutt and Paul Malcolm from WHC Yeast Labs to dive into their game-changing Pineapple Passion yeast strain. Known for its bold pineapple and tropical fruit … Episode 102 – Pineapple Passion Yeast with Paul and Phil from WHC Lab Read More »…

We are joined by Calvin and Will from Moot Brewery to drink and discuss a selection of their awesome beers as well as their brewing philosophy and approach to blending locally sourced ingredients with modern beer styles.بقلم The Hop Addition

Celebrating our 100th episode with Oktoberfest beers and 2 very special guests from our awesome sponsors The Malt Miller. Join us as we reflect on the journey so far and our favourite moments on The Hop Addition.بقلم The Hop Addition

Reviewing new or novel techniques and processes we have employed in our brewing recently and whether they have helped improve our beer plus a discussion of things we would like to try next. Plus details of our 100th Episode and … Episode 99 – Problems but my beer ain’t one! Read More »بقلم The Hop Addition

Discussing the findings of a recent experiment over on Dudes Brews YouTube channel testing the barrier properties of PET and glass bottles and breaking down the science behind the results.بقلم The Hop Addition

Our experiences, tips and things to avoid when using advanced hop products from Pure Hop pellets to Cryo to Incognoto and Spectrum plus a very special guest who joins us mid pod!بقلم The Hop Addition

A run through of methods you can use to fix beers that aren’t quite right after the brew is doneبقلم The Hop Addition

Comparing the Citra Pils beers we all brewed to the same(ish) recipe back in April, the results were surprisingly different! Remember to check out the recipe kit for this beer available at The Malt Miller here: https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/product/citra-pils-hop-addition-live-brewday/?v=79cba1185463…

Chris and Owen go for a deep dive on the science behind brewing starting off with everything related to and in the mash!بقلم The Hop Addition

Drinking some amazing beers chosen from The Malt Miller fridge by the main man Stiffo! Interspersed with some random chit chat some of which is brewing related 😉بقلم The Hop Addition

Join us for a discussion on seasonal brewing, is it even a thing anymore? Do homebrewers need or want to brew seasonally? What beers make sense to brew seasonally with the advantages of modern techniques and equipment? Answers to these … Episode 92 – Seasonal Brewing Read More »بقلم The Hop Addition

Using a couple of example beers to go through some methods for developing a clone recipe from scratch, we use Life and Death by Vocation and Proper Job by St Austell as examples of 2 quite different UK brewed IPAs … Episode 90 – How to create your own clone recipes! Read More »بقلم The Hop Addition

An amazing podcast where we geek out on all things hops with Will Rogers from Charles Faram and our bonus guest Martin Rake from The Malt Miller. We also get the chance to sample a range of beers we all … Episode 91 – Charles Faram & CF302 Hop Testing! Read More »بقلم The Hop Addition

Drinking the Siren Guess the Hop series and errrr guessing the hops while we also discuss some absolute shockers we have brewed and what we learned from them.بقلم The Hop Addition

Revisiting a range of beers that have been put into competitions by Owen, Tricky and one of our patreons Christian Ibbotson. We attempt to judge them against BJCP guidelines and compare our thoughts to the feedback from real judges, mostly … Episode 88 – Competition Beers Reviewed! Read More »بقلم The Hop Addition

Amazing insights into Czech lagers and how to brew them from the legendary Budvar UK Brand Ambassador Radim Zvanovec.بقلم The Hop Addition

A commercial drink along with some awesome beers from The Malt Millers Indie Beer Fridge, as of today the tasting pack is still available and comes with an awesome tankard if you fancy trying them for yourself, so get over … Episode 86 – Sexy Yeast and Commercial drink along Read More »بقلم The Hop Addition

An epic podcast with Damian Doherty aka Emperors Brewery, diving deep on all things imperial, collaborating with some of the worlds best breweries and of course Star Wars!بقلم The Hop Addition

A quick wrap up to 2023 and a look forward to whats brewing in 2024 with some random waffling for filler….بقلم The Hop Addition

The Christmas special is even better when you add a Big Banana! This year we are joined by YouTube legend Stephen Burton aka Big Banana Brewing for all the usual shenanigans and a deep dive on the merits of festive … Episode 83 – Xmas Special with the Big Banana Read More »بقلم The Hop Addition

Martin Hoddinott owner and founder of Maverick Brewing Co and winner of The Hop Addition home brew competition returns to the pod to update us on how things have gone since his move into the professional ranks! Some honest and … Episode 82 – The Return of Hoddy on the Poddy Read More »بقلم The Hop Addition

A run down of the 2024 UK Homebrew competition schedule and some detailed info on how you can give your beers the best chance for success! The Malt Miller are currently running their Black Friday sale, check out the link … Episode 81 – 2024 Competitions and Tips for Success Read More »بقلم The Hop Addition

An epic podcast chatting with Andy and enjoying some of his beers, we go deep on technique, recipes and retro gaming! This episode includes a break down of the full recipe for Elusive’s Ravenwood Export India Stout which you can … Episode 80 – Andy Parker from Elusive Brewing Read More »بقلم The Hop Addition

Join us as we sample some fantastic offerings from Floc, Bullhouse, Andechs and Omnipollo. Check out our sponsor The Malt Miller for all your brewing needs and look out for the dedicated recipe section with specially curated recipe kits from … Episode 79 – Commercial Drink Along Read More »بقلم The Hop Addition

We are joined by some very special guests to debrief our adventures at Brew-Con 2023, including creating some epic video content you can find here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9a4nsV5co4&t=33s.بقلم The Hop Addition

A deep dive into Oktoberfest with beers, a bit of history and general shenanigans plus Jonny from Brew Keg Tap providing some authentic insight into the real event and the culture of the modern festival this episode was also supported … Episode 77 – Oktoberfest with Jonny from Brew Keg Tap Read More »…

Daniel and Nico from Keg King join us all the way from the land down under to discuss their products including the incredible Apollo range of PET pressure fermenters and lots of exciting new things on the horizon. Keg King … Episode 76 – Keg King Read More »بقلم The Hop Addition

Following up on our true cost of brewing episode we try to drill down into which purchases actually have the biggest impact on the quality of the end product and how we can make the biggest improvements without breaking the … Episode 75 – Cost Effective Brewing Improvements Read More »بقلم The Hop Addition

Lance from Omega joins us once more to discuss some fascinating research that they have been conducting into the mysteries of haze in beer and how yeasts and other ingredients interact to affect this characteristic. Strap in because this one … Episode 74 – Lance Shaner from Omega Yeast Pt2 Read More »…

We are joined by founder and organiser of BrewCon Simon Pipola to discuss everything going on at this years event and why you should attend the UKs premier home-brewing convention. Jump on the link here if you haven’t already bought … Episode 73 – Simon Pipola and BrewCon 2023 Read More »بقلم The Hop Addition