Beer Recipe Transformers with Drew Beechum

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Brewing author Drew Beechum is my guest this week to discuss how you can transform one beer into another with a few simple changes to your recipe. Drew’s approach to recipe design is unique – so join me for another great episode!

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Topics in This Week’s Episode (55:28)

Drew Beechum is my guest this week discussing beer recipe design. Drew is the author of Experimental Homebrewing, The Everything Homebrewing Book and Homebrewers Journal (all Amazon affiliate links). Drew has a unique approach to beer recipe design I think you will enjoy.
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Drew tells us about a few of his recent projects including his recently released book Experimental Homebrewing
We discuss his recent article on “Transformers” which explains how you can take one beer recipe and change it into a different recipe by making small changes
Drew provides an example of some styles you can transform easily
We start discussing his 5 rules for beer recipe design – starting with the first rule “Pay Attention to Local Ingredients”
He explains why using the right ingredients are really important for making great beer
Drew shares rule #2: “Pay attention to Local Water” and tells us why water is so important for making beer
We discuss looking at overall water quality and character and not just blindly replicating water profiles
He explains rule #3: “Practicality” and the importance of simplicity in beer brewing
We talk about “brewing on the ones” as well as SMASH brewing
Drew shares rule #4 “Embrace and Extend/Contract” your beer recipes
We discuss “the rocket fuel” rule
Drew shares some advice on the use of crystal malts
We discuss rule #5: “Understanding history”
Drew closes with some final words and ties this all together
Drew also discusses his upcoming book “Legends of Homebrewing” which will be out in about a year

Thanks to Drew Beechum for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!

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