CraftBrewer Radio

To prove there is no hop shortage, The Brewmaster goes and buys some hops, see what price he pays. The Cellarman reviews a crime novel, Beer Money, and we have the latest on the competition scene in Australia. What is “Beer Culture”, and does your country have one - a serious look at what makes […]

Beer novels - yes they do exist, and the Cellarman will review such a book. Heaps of feedback including a request for receipes as well as a joke challenge. The last in our series Lets Speak Strein, and the last Blokeman as well (unless some-one wants to contribute to the show). In our international series […]

A program no parent or teenage drinker should miss, as we air a report as to WHY young people drink the way they do. A unique new invention for any brewer that bottles, a sediment catcher, is talked about in depth. We also have a report on alcohol taxation, and in our technical section, we […]

Why are beer adds so funny, well the Brewmaster looks into beer advertising with funny results. We continue our series on Lets Speak Strein, and follow thru on the laws that tackle binge drinking; are they working at this early stage? In our international RANT series, we are off to Canada to hear what is […]

There is no hop shortage. The Guru of North Queensland continues his International series of interviews to find the truth, this time South Africa. We interview the person who solved “That saying”. Learn how to make your own crystal malt from pilsner malt grains, as well as a very interesting take on judging that ANYONE […]

So many firsts on this program where to start. The first in our NEW international series of craftbrewer interviews, with a first release of a traditional 1300’s kolsch receipe. The first Bierd de Garde taste challenge ever, the first sensible alcohol laws to curb binge drinking is released, and the first release of the BEER […]

Why not Skype the Brewmaster (search “craftbrewer” via Skype) - many did, so we replay some. But we get into more serious stuff, with more on the price of malt (only going to increase), as well as Australian beer news, and another in our series Lets Speak Strein. A great story on microbrewies in Australia […]

More ramblings from the Brewmaster as he has an unusual result of a Stein Beer experiment, yet can still put the Cellarman in his place. An indepth report on future grain shortages, and in our technical section, its back to basics, no REAL basics, as we cover the bare essentials to make a beer that […]

BIG news from our brewmaster, - Yes he is on the web again and contactable!!!!!!! Ok maybe that doesn’t excite you, so we give you the Weirde And Wacky World Of Beer, feedback, and Blokeman. We also have another source for hops for those in the U.S.A., and in our technical segment, everyone tells […]

Want to talk with an Australian accent, well the Brewmaster shows you how. But this is a brewcast, so we also cover feedback, the Weird And Wacky World Of Beer, and we discuss the factors that affect the colour of your final brew, (and this is more than just what ingredients you use!!!!!). To finish, […]

Even the Famed Tropical Flower Wit could not shut up the Cellarman and his lame jokes!!!!!. Feedback is covered, as well as the Weird And Wacky World Of Beer, and a large portion of the show covers a brewers unique problem with VERY surprising conclusions. And as usual a faviourite song request.
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Think another Brewcast can dump on us. THINK AGAIN! Big Head Strikes Back!! Loss of another drinking Icon closes (Worlds Oldest Cantina). Blokeman returns with a vengence. Ho-Hum we AGAIN taste that Famed Tropical Flower Wit. Residual Alkalinity/bi-carbonates! always a headache to explain but Big Head covers it so even Brewbubbas can […]

Do you skim, IS it necessary? The boys will give you the lowdown on the process. How many Australian accents are there; you will be surprised!! Our new favourite segment - Lets Speak Strein covers it in detail. Beer tasting sucks, but the boys are at it again with their famous Stein Beer saga. […]

In this program we do some crystal ball gazing as to the likely supply and costs of malt and hops in the future. The Cellarman starts a new brewing experiment with his solaris wooden barrel, as well as comparing beers made under licence to the beers from the country of origin. The prohibition wars continue […]

The holiday season has hit the Brewcasters and we have decided to have a light heated program. We discuss more on our brew experiments, heaps of feedback (as the Brewmasters e-mail does not work properly), and of course the Weird And Wacky World Of Beer. Learn more on how to speak Australian, and a song […]

Christmas is here!!!!!. Is it about the birth of THAT baby, or getting blotto??? The Brewmaster proves what the true meaning of Christmas is all about with historical fact. Want to know the worst Christmas job ever, well we show you. In the spirit of the season, a great Christmas ending to the […]

“Lets Speak Strein”!!!!!!!!. Yes the Chaps are going to teach the world to speak the best English accent money can’t buy, the hauntingly beautiful Aussie twang. Not enough, well we can’t help it, another Brewcast gets hammered for trying to take us on. As usual, there’s feedback, a nice story on Earth Friendly “Green” Brewing, […]

Well!!! We finally finish our series on sterile water yeast storage (Yes I can here the cheers). The guys look into “maltiness” flavour in beer with an interesting experiment, and we look at positive beer promotions in Australia (want to know the top 20 beers in Oz.) Blokeman is still about as he learns about […]

Sterile water yeast storage,was 2 parts now 4 (can the Brewmaster waffle on?????) as we continue the discussion on this subject. Weird and Wacky World of Beer reappears and an interview with a local B.O.P. after 2 years in operation. Cellarman come up with some more outstanding pieces of insight (Ha,Ha) while the Brewmaster goes […]

Well it had to happen!!!!! John Palmer - Famous beer author is put in his place by the Brewmaster in this longer than normal program. As well, there is a roving report from Japan, and heaps of feedback. We continue our series on yeast storage, and the Weird And Wacky World of Beer returns. Can […]

In a two part special, the brewers discuss the various methods of yeast storage, and what works best. We sample an award winning Famed Tropical Flower Wit that “almost” puts the Guru to shame, MORE evidence beer is good for you, a quick discussion on brewing in drought conditions and some new beer information sources […]

Its payback time, as the guys sort out a waywood Brewcaster who has overstepped the mark!!!!!. We also discuss a number of upcoming experiments, including tasting the latest Steinbier. A Roving Reporter tells all HOW to say those outdated foreign beer words, heaps of feedback and a local news report on alcohol bans in Australia. […]

Apathy STRIKES!! Yes! They got too lazy to bother with this session. Not to worry as the boys have found a very interesting debate about excessive alcohol consumption in Australia. The points raised will concern everyone no matter what age or situation. What makes this debate unique is that it gives fair and equal […]

The Cellarman does the unthinkable and strikes back at the mute button - who would think he would do it!!!!!!!! Both the Cellarman and the Brewmaster go on a rant concerning the latest research about teenage drinking. The guys also taste the latest dubble on offer, with some quick tips, feedback as usual, as well […]

The Brewmaster proves North Queensland is the beer drinking centre of the universe with a number of beer related stories from TV and radio, including the “Supertube of Death”. We also taste the Tropical Swarzbier (a black lager that is not a black lager), heaps of feedback, and we spot yet another Brewcasts that has […]

Di-a-cet-yl or di-ac-et-yl; the name is immaterial, but the taste is unmistakeable. This program covers this, and a simple test you can do to see if your beers have this problem! An era comes to an end,with the last episode of the worlds only beer superhero - Blokeman. Want the ulimate hangover prevention BEFORE […]

Rice is a grain, and used in brewing, ask any American drinker! But ever made a 100% rice beer? Yes! The guys get into Sake brewing . Also some interesting results from the bastardised bock experiment, and a new reason to pitch your yeast early. Heaps of beer news and feedback fill out the program, […]

In the last of our three part series, we apply what we know about brewing chemical reactions to the brewing process. Ever try a fish smelling beer? Well the Guru has done another first in making this type of beer. He tells you how it is done! We have a report on the only scientific […]

Our two part series on brewing chemical reactions blows out to three parts, as the chaps discuss the factors affecting enzymic reactions in this second part. A live coverage of our beer demonstration at Palm Creek Folk Festival (with the Cellarman proudly being the Brewmaster for the weekend) with the best method yet to make […]

Things are looking grim when the Cellarman continues with his jokes. Not to worry, the Brewmaster brings the program back with a progress report on our problem brewer, and interesting results with our experiment with moldy malt grains. In a two part series, the guys go all serious and look into chemical reactions in brewing, […]

While the Brewmaster has no internet yet, that doesn’t shut him up, as the guys follow up on our problem brewer to see if things are improving with his brewing. Some local beer news, and feedback still make it on the program, while our beer superhero is out to rescue his girlfriend. The main segment […]

Lots of beer drinking BY us, and boring evaluations FOR you as the NQ Lads taste the sour-cream conditioned beer served off the wood, as well as the first tasting of the latest stein beer. Not enough evaluations - we also taste a poor sods beer against our judging standards (without editing). The Weirde And […]

The guys get “Down and Dirty” for the Kit and Kilo brewer with the simplist yet method of making a kit beer that tastes great. They also taste the underpitched beer experiment, and follow up on a brewers problem with under-atttenuation. Our beer superhero tries to save the love of his life - […]

Learn about the possible first Australian Saint of Brewing as the Brewmaster explores Aussie beer history. Graham in a “Fear No Beer” attitude tastes a beer he hates, and the brewers discuss their latest Stein Beer they made a few days ago with surprising results. More examples of Aussie beer culture are demonstrated, as well […]

The Cellarman gets too cocky, and tricks up the Brewmaster with a special beer. We also discuss home roasting of malts, sample a kolsch, and rant some more on beer styles. Yet more Aussie beer history and culture, with an interesting quiz to test your brewing history knowledge - are you up to it? More […]

Lack of internet access does NOT stop the Brewmaster and Cellarman from spreading their beer knowledge. In a full program they cover feedback, sample the mango sour cream lambic and compare a beer review with the real thing. Want more - well our beer super hero’s girlfriend is in danger, a new record for drink […]

Flooding in North Queensland does not stop this brewcaster putting out a show. In a two part series, the guys will cover all you need to know about home malting your grains; YES you can do it at home. A tasting of the Sour Cream Lambic was well overdue, with surprising results, as more sour […]

The Brewmaster has to put the Cellarman in his place, as Graham combats other brewcasters trying to stop the show going to air. The Famed Tropical Flower Wit is sampled with surprising results, and our beer superhero has to decide what he is going to do. No enough, well a heap of feedback is addressed, […]

The Brewmaster and Cellarman gives a brief talk about stir plates, including how to build them on the cheap. And why not, since the show is also done the same way! North Queensland sets a drunken record, can your region beat this? The bulk hop buy in Australia is covered, as well as a […]

The Most Egotistical Brewer On The Web runs into problems with both his Bush Beer experiment, and the sampling of his Stein Beer, but formulates a receipe out of the disaster. The drama with our beer superhero reaches a climax, and we look at counter meals in Australian pubs. Compliments are made to the Beer […]