Smoky Mountain Homebrew

Christopher Akocs of Calculated Risk Brewery on Builds, Comps & Strong Ales

Christopher Akocs shares his journey from building a custom Herms system to winning the 2025 American Homebrewers Association National Homebrew Competition with his stron

Rahshal Went from Helping Her Husband Brew to Becoming the Lady Fermenter

Rahshal from the Lady Fermenter shares her journey into homebrewing, her unique culinary approach to brewing, and insights into experimenting with flavors, styles, and te

Cal Larson of Soluble Oak on Reinventing Beer Oaking

Cal Larson shares his expertise on white oak, innovative extraction techniques, and how soluble oak can revolutionize brewing. Discover how his background in forestry and

Jeff "Puff" Irvin on Teaching Brewing at AB Tech Asheville

Chris Decker - Recreating Lost Beer Recipes and Reviews

Chris Decker shares his journey from beginner kits to all grain brewing, his efforts to recreate lost local beers, and insights into the brewing community and industry. P

Alex Titov - Lallemand Yeast, Hefeweizens & Yeast Science

Alex Titov from Lallemand shares his extensive experience in brewing, fermentation science, and yeast technology. We explore practical tips for homebrewers, yeast managem

Noah Baron - Tilt Hydrometer, Lost Luggage & HomebrewCon Chaos

Noah Barron, founder of Tilt Hydrometer, shares the journey of developing a real-time, affordable device for measuring beer gravity. Discover the technical challenges, in

Stephen - Small Batch, Big Opinions on IPAs, Live Streams & HomebrewCo

Steven from Northwest Small Batch Brewing about his diverse background, homebrewing journey, and tips for beginners. They discuss the realities of attending homebrew even

Chris Graham - Lagers, Gear & the Future of Homebrewing

Chris Graham from Moore Beer shares insights from nearly three decades in the brewing industry, covering the evolution of homebrewing, industry trends, and the challenges

Hugo Picard - University Breweries, NZ Hops & Yeast Science

Hugo Picard from Fermentis shares insights into the world of yeast, fermentation, and the global homebrewing culture. Discover how different regions approach brewing, the

Lorena Evans - Homebrewing Pioneer, Manatees & Brewer's Friend

Lorena Evans joins Jeremy to share her incredible 22-year homebrewing journey that started in the most unexpected way — a broken leg from a hockey game. What began as a w

Aaron DeBoer - Competition Wins Low ABV & Big Flavor

Aaron DeBoer shares his journey into homebrewing, his innovative low ABV beer techniques, and insights from his experience at HomebrewCon. Discover tips on brewing low-al

Bethany Burr - Club President, Beer Babe & Homebrew Con Veteran

Bethany Burr shares her extensive experience in homebrewing, club leadership, and brewing on over 20 different systems, along with insights from her participation in Home

Josh Steubing - BJJ, German Beer & a Decade of Podcasting

Josh Steubing about his journey in the craft beer industry, his involvement in competitions, and insights into brewing styles and community building. In this episode, Jos

Kurt Green - HomebrewCon Asheville, Obscure Styles & Beer Competition Tips

Kurt Green from Fermentation Adventures shares his journey into homebrewing, insights into beer judging, and his obsession with obscure beer styles and lagers. Discover t

His 7th Great-Grandfather Was a Bavarian Brewer...Now So Is He | Joe Newland

Joe Newland, a seasoned brewer with a passion for historical beers, yeast collection, and innovative brewing techniques. Discover insights into traditional British styles

The Dad Who Won National Brewing Medals With His 11-Year-Old Son - Des Feeney

Dez Feeney from Ireland. Discover his journey from a 30th birthday gift to a decorated homebrewer, his teaching experiences, and how he fosters a vibrant brewing communit

Anthony - From College Hobbyist to Homebrew Expert

Anthony (​ ⁨TheUltimateHomebrewersGuide ), a seasoned homebrewer since 2007. Discover his journey from college hobbyist to expert, learn tips on brewing with minimal equi

Trent Musho - How a Christmas Gift Started It All

Trent Musho shares his journey from film and video production to the world of fermentation. Discover his insights on brewing, recipe development, community building, and

Ryan Hake - The Beer Everyone Keeps Asking For

Ryan Hake shares his inspiring journey into home brewing, from discovering the craft through a friend's garden to mastering advanced techniques with conical fermenters. L