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Gordon Strong joins me this week to discuss his trip to Ecuador, the Chicha beer style and the upcoming BJCP beer style guide update. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does […]

This week I take a look at malt enzymes vs malt color and how enzymes affect conversion of the malt during the beer brewing process. Malt Enzymes and Mashing In all grain brewing, enzymes are very important during the mash as they are needed to convert the longer starch chains in the malt into shorter […]

BeerSmith Web Highlights

by Brad Smith on October 18, 2021 · 1 comment

This week I highlight some of the great features in BeerSmith Web, which is our online version of BeerSmith you can use from any device. Simply create an account and log in at BeerSmithRecipes.com to give it a try. Also the editor is part of your license if you have a Gold, Platinum or Pro […]

Brent Manning joins me this week from Riverbend Malt to discuss his experience with Craft Malting in North Carolina for the last 10 years. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does […]

Scott Janish joins me this week to talk about some of the latest research into dry hopping and the role of aroma hop oils in beer brewing. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. […]

The “Save As Default” Feature in BeerSmith

by Brad Smith on September 1, 2021 · 0 comments

This week I take a look at one of those little known features in BeerSmith brewing software that can make building recipes just a little easier. This feature is available in the desktop, mobile and web based versions of BeerSmith. What is “Save/Set as Default”? When you build a recipe in BeerSmith from scratch you […]

Xavier Losada joins me this week from Madrid Spain to discuss his experiences as a Chemical Engineer for a big brewery and his transition to a Craft Brewery owner with Bee Beer. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As […]

BeerSmith Licensing Options Explained

by Brad Smith on July 29, 2021 · 4 comments

This week I take a look at the various versions and options available for using BeerSmith to develop your beer, mead, wine and cider recipes. This list is current as of mid 2021 following the release of BeerSmith 3.2 desktop and BeerSmith Web. BeerSmith Versions and Platforms BeerSmith Desktop – The BeerSmith desktop program, currently […]

A short overview of using the session tab to record session specific measurements and fermentation data for your beer, mead, cider and wine recipes in BeerSmith Web. These features are also on the desktop version and the web version can be run from your tablet or phone. Related Videos: : Design Tab | Yeast Starter […]

The Brewday Timer in BeerSmith Web

by Brad Smith on June 30, 2021 · 0 comments

A short tutorial on the use of the brewday timer for the BeerSmith Web Version. This is also available on the desktop and mobile versions. Related Videos: Design Tab | Yeast Starter Tab | Water Profile Tab | Mash Tab | Session Tab | Recipe Adjustment Tools | Find/Scale Recipes | Pro Recipe Tips | […]

Scott Mast and Chris Vogel join me this week to discuss Great Lakes proprietary hops and the resurgence of hop growing in the Midwestern US. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser […]

Recipe Adjustment Tools in BeerSmith Web

by Brad Smith on June 20, 2021 · 0 comments

An overview of some of the recipe adjustment tools available in the BeerSmith Web beer recipe editor. These same tools are also available in the desktop and mobile versions. Related Videos: Recipe Design Tab | Building a Recipe | Find/Scale Recipes | Pro Recipe Tips | All Videos

John Palmer joins me this week to discuss adjusting your water for beer brewing including mash pH and also improving the flavor of your beer. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser […]

A short tutorial on how to find a recipe, create a private copy of it and then scale it to match your particular set of brewing equipment quickly using BeerSmith Web. You can also do this using the BeerSmith desktop program. Related Videos: Recipe Design Tab | Recipe Adjustment Tools | BeerSmith Web Overview | […]

A detailed overview of the capabilities of our BeerSmith Web recipe editor which supports beer, wine, mead and cider recipes. The same capabilities are available on the desktop version of BeerSmith. Related Videos: Building a Recipe | The Design Tab | Find/Scale Recipes | Profiles and Ingredients | Pro Recipe Tips | All Videos