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Homebrew Happy Hour

Joshua Steubing
Homebrewing
Craft Beer
Home Brewing
Pressure Fermentation
Imperial Yeast
Brewing Equipment
Kolsch
Fermentation
Homebrewing Techniques
Hops
Brewing Techniques
Kegerators
Trub Club
Water Chemistry
Cold Conditioning
Alt Beer
Brew Day
Kölsch
Homebrewcon
Home Brewing Techniques

This is the show where we take YOUR questions about homebrew and craft beer as well as interview fellow homebrewers and industry professionals! If you have a question that you’d like for us to discuss on a future episode, please call our hotline @ 325-305-6017 and leave a voicemail message after the beep. More info and resources can be found at www.HomebrewHappyHour.com

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Recent Guests

Chris from Australia
Caller, labeled Random Australian Guy in show, staff from teaching brewery in Australia
Teaching brewery in Australia
Episode: Recirculating Mashes, Yeast Re-Use & BIAB Bags
Matt Meadows
Director of Field Quality (historic role); draft quality expert
New Belgium Brewing
Episode: OG Fat Tire & The World of Draught Beer with Matt Meadows
Joshua Lord
Owner of The Brew Depot, Alpharetta, GA
The Brew Depot
Episode: Inside Atlanta’s Premier Brew Shop with Joshua Lord | Episode 484
Adam Hall
Brand Manager
Boulevard Brewing Company
Episode: Inside Boulevard Brewing Co with Brand Manager Adam Hall
Charlie Bello
Behind Golden Hive Mead
Golden Hive Mead
Episode: The Golden Hive Update: Mead, Makers, CBC and HomebrewCon Asheville | Episode 477
Todd Burns
Chief keg washer and president
CM Becker International
Episode: Pressure, Purity, and The Great Sparge Debate | Episode 476
Lorena Evans
Guest from brewersfriend.com
BrewersFriend.com
Episode: 3 Topics for Brewing Better Beer: Dry Hopping, Used Gear Tips, & Medaling at Competitions – Ep. 473
Jim Cook
Brewer
Episode: No New Episode but Don’t Forget About the Boston Lager!
Tyler Wallace
Owner of True Brew Homebrew Supplies
True Brew Homebrew Supplies
Episode: The Challenges of Operating a Homebrew Supply Shop in 2026 – Ep. 472

Hosts

Joshua Stubing
Host, guides topics and explains questions; frequent presence across episodes; long-time fixture of the show.
Lorena Evans
Co-host providing technical insights and community- and tool-focused perspectives; frequently contributes expert commentary and guest segments.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 220 ratings
  • Review

    Always I formative and tons of fun

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barry Cranston
    Australia2 years ago
  • Best international show on the internet

    Worldwide, people are being educated and entertained by Joshua, Todd and James. The perfect mash of humor with education in every episode. I find myself enjoying the craft more and brewing better beer, all because of the HHH Trio!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jan20th1992
    United States3 years ago
  • The only podcast I can listen to in the car with my wife

    My wife actually finds the banter to be terribly entertaining and I find that *many/most* of their answers to issues that homebrewers actually face in the regular to be well-researched or at least a viewpoint that I can look up myself and verify that it’s wrong if it sounds hinky.

    Josh is a genuinely entertaining host, and I deeply respect the knowledge that Todd and James bring to the table concerning both good basic practices and a strong traditional perspective on German beer styles and on w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    merlinusm
    United States3 years ago
  • Very educational and entertaining

    I love the banter

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EvolvingCaveman
    United States3 years ago
  • Best brewing podcast for all levels!

    Joshua, Todd and James blend humor with education in every episode. I find myself enjoying the craft more and brewing better beer, all because of the HHH Trio!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jan20th1992
    United States3 years ago

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Show is valued for useful, actionable tips balanced with entertaining conversation.
Guests consistently bring deep expertise and practical takeaways for homebrewers.
Listeners praise the dynamic host banter and approachable, educational style.

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Apple Podcasts
#195
United States/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#168
Canada/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#123
Australia/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#33
India/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#48
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Apple Podcasts
#65
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lagering vs Cold Conditioning, Plastic vs Stainless Fermenters, & Nitro Kegerator Hacks
Q: Do you actually notice a flavor or quality difference between plastic and stainless when fermenting, or is stainless mainly about durability?
Flavor differences are not inherent to the material alone; proper sanitation and avoiding light exposure matter. Stainless is easier to clean and less prone to light-induced issues, but plastic fermenters like FermZillas can be used effectively if kept clean and protected from light, with attention to pressure handling and long-term storage.
Lagering vs Cold Conditioning, Plastic vs Stainless Fermenters, & Nitro Kegerator Hacks
Q: Is there an actual technical or chemical difference between lagering and cold conditioning, or is lagering really just cold conditioning with a German heritage and better marketing?
Technically, loggering translates to storage in cold conditions, and in practice it's a longer-term cold storage; cold conditioning is shorter or less formal storage. The line between them is blurry and depends on tradition and beer style, with German lagers sometimes labeled as lagered over longer periods, but the core idea is cold storage rather than a specific temperature or duration.
Wine Acid, Keg Ferment, Hop Creep & Food Ferments
Q: What is malolactic fermentation and how can you restart a stalled batch in wine making?
Malolactic fermentation converts sharp malic acid to softer lactic acid using bacteria; if the pH is too low it stalls, and restarting can involve potassium bicarbonate to reduce acid or cold stabilization to drop tartaric acid, with the caveat that some steps may strip body and aroma.
Mead Mistakes, Pumpkin Beer & Overcarbed Kegs
Q: Hi, Josh. I want to say I'm a young homebrewer... from the Midwest. I have questions about watermelon mead and starting beer if I use the same setup.
Ryan asks about watermelon mead fermentation issues, ensuring the setup can also be used for beer, and whether to start with a lager or an ale; experts advise hydrometer use, sanitation, fruit handling, and starting with an easy beer kit like a blonde ale to learn the process.
SCOBY Hotels, Garage Brewing & Fast SG Checks
Q: What's the best way to cool wort quickly to check gravity without risk of contamination?
Two practical approaches are recommended: use a refractometer with automatic temperature correction for quick on-the-fly readings, or take a small sample of wort with a cooled cup or glass and measure it, remembering to adjust for temperature when converting to SG; refractometers are highlighted as the easiest, most reliable method during busy brew days.

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4. Adam Hall
5. Charlie Bello
6. Todd Burns
7. Lorena Evans
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