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Basic Brewing Radio

James Spencer
Home Brewing
Homebrewing
Imperial Yeast
Craft Beer
Brewing Techniques
Saison
Hops
Beer
Patreon
Twin Span Brewing
Mash Your Luck
Mead
Rice Malting
Bock Beer
Beer Tasting
Sake
Craft Brewing
White IPA
Brew Cabin
Lager

Basic Brewing Radio is a weekly chat about homebrewing - brewing the best beer and mead in the world in your own home.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes980Founded21 years ago
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FoodArtsHobbiesLeisure

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Latest Episodes

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.

James and Steve taste delicious beers as the members of the Fellowship of Oklahoma Ale Makers compete with mystery styles.

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James and Steve head to Sapulpa, Oklahoma, for a tasting at Dancing Skeleton Meadery with Desiree Knott, Alex Long, and Emma Giles.

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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.

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Recent Guests

Desiree Knott
Head mead maker at Dancing Skeleton Meadery
Dancing Skeleton Meadery
Episode: 08-13-26 - Dancing Skeleton Visit
Emma Giles
Desiree's daughter and team member at Dancing Skeleton Meadery
Dancing Skeleton Meadery
Episode: 08-13-26 - Dancing Skeleton Visit
Bryan Evanson
President of the Bloatarian Brewing League
Bloatarian Brewing League (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Episode: 07-16-26 - 38th Annual Beer and Sweat
James Bardeen
Guest brewer, Far Field Beer Company
Far Field Beer Company
Episode: 06-18-26 - French Hop Sampler, Aramis, Elixir, Triskel
Randy Mosher
Author of Your Tasting Brain and seasoned brewer
Episode: 05-21-26 - Randy Mosher, Your Tasting Brain
Sean Terrell
Two Mile Brewing, Leadville, Colorado
Two Mile Brewing
Episode: 04-23-26 - Dry Hop Hop Sampler
Matt Givet
Brew Cabin and Swim University
Brew Cabin / Swim University
Episode: 04-23-26 - Dry Hop Hop Sampler
Josh Secor
Homebrewer from Gambit Brewing in St. Paul, Minnesota
Gambit Brewing
Episode: 02-26-26 - Rocky Mountain Beers
Scott Howsell
Homebrewer from Florida
Episode: 02-26-26 - Rocky Mountain Beers

Host

James Spencer
Host of Basic Brewing Radio; long-running host with deep expertise in homebrewing and interviewing guests.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 753 ratings
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TJCinMaryland
    United Statesa year ago
  • 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 always been an affable and gentle presence. I’ve never met the hosts but they feel like old friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tctruffin
    United States2 years ago
  • 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 harsh, but podcasts are a conversation medium. In the Kolsch episode you can hear James stryggling to keep the flow going. Still love the show but will skip episodes with Chris.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    specialedelmatter
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcast!

    James and Steve do a great job. They’re always so informative, fun, and entertaining. Thanks so much for the great shows!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dking3
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast for homebrewers!

    Good topics, nice to listen to the hosts. Always looking forward to new episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexP1983
    Germany4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the show for being educational, entertaining, and consistently informative for both beginners and seasoned homebrewers.
The hosts are described as knowledgeable, approachable, and with great chemistry, often balancing technical depth with humor.
Some listeners note occasional guest dynamics or pacing issues but overall enjoy the long-running format and community feel.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#202
United States/Arts/Food
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#213
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#111
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#63
Denmark/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#110
Austria/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#123
Netherlands/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

07-30-26 - Android Abbot
Q: What inspired the name Android Abbott and the theme for this beer?
Scott explains it as an alliterative nod combining the idea of a tech-inspired theme with Belgian beer heritage, drawing on the
04-09-26 - Deconstructing Partigyles
Q: How did AI help in deconstructing and recreating Young's Ordinary Bitter?
AI helped parse historical logs, define what data the program needed, generate a Python tool to calculate blends and expect outputs, and then validate those outputs against the traditional process and Brewfather-based matrices to reproduce the beer.
04-09-26 - Deconstructing Partigyles
Q: What exactly were party guiles and why were they used historically?
Party guiles were a way to produce multiple beers from a single mash by blending different runnings from several coppers to create beers of varying strength and character, effectively scaling the same base recipe into a range of final products.
02-12-26 - Cask Beer Care with CAMRA
Q: With regard to beer preservation, do you risk contamination?
Yes, there's a risk due to exposure to air, but it's usually minimal if consumed within a few days.
02-12-26 - Cask Beer Care with CAMRA
Q: What has drawn you to real ale and to cask beers?
Omar finds UK beers flavorful while being simple and not overly strong, particularly preferring session ales like bitters and dark milds.

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The show centers on practical homebrewing, blending hands-on brewing techniques with tastings, gear talk, and a strong sense of community. Episodes frequently cover recipe decisions, fermentation, yeast and water chemistry, hops, and entertaining banter among a rotating cast of guest brewers, historians, and industry observers. A standout is the long-running format that combines technical depth with accessible conversation, humor, and audience engagement through demos, live tastings, and occasional sponsor mentions. This mix likely appeals most to dedicated homebrewers who want both actionable brewing tips and broader context about beer culture and history, with a welcoming, conversational vibe that makes complex topics approachable for ent... more

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Recent guests on Basic Brewing Radio include:

1. Desiree Knott
2. Emma Giles
3. Bryan Evanson
4. James Bardeen
5. Randy Mosher
6. Sean Terrell
7. Matt Givet
8. Josh Secor

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