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Basic Brewing Radio is a weekly show about craft beverages and brewing them in your own home. We take the mystery and fear out of brewing the best beer in the world. Look for our podcast in the iTunes Music Store - it's free!

Basic Brewing Radio James Spencer

    • Arts
    • 4.8 • 490 Ratings

Basic Brewing Radio is a weekly show about craft beverages and brewing them in your own home. We take the mystery and fear out of brewing the best beer in the world. Look for our podcast in the iTunes Music Store - it's free!

    06-08-23 - Ballpark Brew Fest

    06-08-23 - Ballpark Brew Fest

    James and Steve head to Schaumburg, Illinois, to sample local brews and try Ken Kazmierski's hot dog beer in its native environment.

    • 59 min
    06-01-23 - Recipe Development, Cold IPA

    06-01-23 - Recipe Development, Cold IPA

    Matt Giovanisci of Brew Cabin joins James to formulate a Citra-forward hoppy IPA.

    • 59 min
    05-25-23 - Metropolitan Brewing

    05-25-23 - Metropolitan Brewing

    Doug Hurst of Metropolitan Brewing in Chicago sits down with James, Steve, and Greig McGill to share samples and tips on brewing deliciously clean lagers.

    • 46 min
    05-18-23 - Chicago Dog Beer Summit

    05-18-23 - Chicago Dog Beer Summit

    James and Steve travel to Chicago to sample a vertical tasting of a homebrew with the flavors of an authentic Chicago Hot Dog.

    • 43 min
    05-11-23 - Recipe Development, Texas Table Beer

    05-11-23 - Recipe Development, Texas Table Beer

    Chris Colby of beerandgardeningjournal.com joins James to design a recipe for a small and satisfying session beer.

    • 50 min
    05-04-23 - Orthodox Farmhouse Brewing

    05-04-23 - Orthodox Farmhouse Brewing

    James and Steve visit Orthodox Farmhouse Brewing in Washington County, Arkansas, and sample delicious beers with co-founder Jesse Gagnon.

    • 1 hr 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
490 Ratings

490 Ratings

Dking3 ,

Great Podcast!

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

Cyclman ,

A must for homebrewers and craft beer lovers

I was shocked when I saw that I have never rated the show. James, and when he is on, Steve, are incredible hosts, with such a profound knowledge of homebrewing and the industry.James is a consummate professional, asks amazing questions of guests, and the font of knowledge, such an incredible asset to the brewing community. I have listened and watched them for so many years that I feel they are a part of my life. The humanity, sense of humor, and passion with which this podcast is presented make it a must listen for any serious brew lover.

deckerhad ,

Great podcast

Love this podcast you will definitely learn something

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