http://radio.craftbrewer.org Beer Based Babblings Mon, 05 May 2008 04:23:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2008/05/04/may12008/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2008/04/20/april22008/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2008/04/06/april12008/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2008/03/23/march22008/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2008/03/09/march12008/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2008/02/25/february22007-2/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2008/02/10/february12008/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2008/01/27/january22008/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2008/01/13/january12008/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/12/30/december32007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/12/16/december22007/ “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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/12/02/december12007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/11/18/november22007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/11/04/november12007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/10/21/october22007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/10/07/october12007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/09/23/september22007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/09/09/september12007/ 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, ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/08/26/august22007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/08/12/august12007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/07/29/july32007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/07/15/july22007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/07/01/july12007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/06/17/june22007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/06/03/june12007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/05/20/may22007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/05/06/may12007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/04/22/april22007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/04/08/april12007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/03/25/march22007/ 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, ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/03/11/march12007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/02/25/february22007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/02/11/february12007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/01/28/january22007/ 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 ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2007/01/14/january12007/ Your Brewcaster Guru jumps to the defence of other beer podcasts as they face legal action. Yes in a cynical show, our Brewmaster manages to also include an interview from Canada, feedback, plus how to clean and steralise your brew gear. To keep it all fun, there is a funny ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/12/31/december32006/ “What is sour mashing?” I hear you ask. So said our brewmaster as he guides you thru this most interesting of ways of making a beer. In a nice compact show, we also cover feedback, Kit and Kilo infections, our beer superhero turns “gay”, and a faviourite beer song is ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/12/17/december22006/ What will it take to stop our Brewmaster ranting, with THREE rants on the Aussie competition scene, world push to limit ahcohol consumption and beer sommeliers. We have an interview with a craftbrewer from Argentina, and feature a tasting where aging and oxidsation is desired and explained. Another funny ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/12/03/december12006/ The Brewmaster just cant keep a program under an hour, with indepth feedback responses including mash/boil oxidsation revisited. Another funny beer story is read, and we follow thru with the Russian alcohol poisonings. Will our beer superhero do any better in this episode with metrosexual man, and our feature is ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/11/19/november22006/ The guys talk about their Aussie Bush Beer experiment, and can a lambic be made in the tropics - a new experiment will look at this. A malt crisis is about to hit the world that will affect all brewers, we discuss! The Brewmaster rants about how to say “beer ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/11/05/november12006/ The brewmaster defys death by tropical disease to give you the results of the Great Malt Experiment. We also analyse an unusual flavour in a beer, and tell you the third essential book you should have in your beer library. Hear how prohibitionists are becoming active again, along with our ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/10/22/october22006/ What does Graham do when he is too sick to broadcast? He naturally relies on others to do the job. David Logsdon, founder of Wyeast did a tour of Australia recently, giving a talk on “Everything You Need to Know About Yeast Starters”. So the Brewmaster naturally slips that in ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/10/08/october12006/ Want to learn about malt extract darkening and malt extract twang; Graham has researched this in depth and the results may surprise you. A hardhitting new segment called “Drink The Beer In The Glass Report” reviews things beer related on the web, and we sample the Sour Cream Lambic. Not ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/09/24/september22006/ Yet another first, as the cellarman sees what an electric current does for head retention. In our international interviews, Graham interviews a brewmaster from South Korea, and we tell you what is the second essential book you should have in your brewery. More rants on beer styles, and we taste ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/09/10/september12006/ What will it take to stop the brewmaster ranting about styles. Not this show as we also talk about extract twang, and a roving report on pubs. Funny brew stories are there, and the show recommends the best brewing books you should have. Not enough, there is also feedback, blokeman ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/08/27/august22006/ Yet another long program that wont bore you. Listen to our brewmaster have yet another rant, this time on binge drinking. There is an interview with a craftbrewer from Spain, and we sample a truly disgusting beer. Think you know all the methods of sparging, well the boys may surprise ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/08/13/august12006/ Any wonder the show ran over time, with interesting feedback, world annoucements, two roving reporters, and a story on Australian pubs. If that wasn’t enough, our beer superhero returns, the Weird and Wacky World of Beer, another new malt variety is released and scientific trivia on beer are squeezed in. Download ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/07/30/july32006/ The sound is awful, it ran over time - but the content is worth the effort. Listen to Australian beer news, and learn how to make a 21% all grain beer. A new segment “Beer Bush Lawers” answers your beer legal questions, and we look at trends in malt production ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/07/16/july22006/ The long awaited return of the worlds only beer superhero is one of the highlights. The brewmaster shows you a new method to make those difficult sour beers, and a roving reporter with some difficulty makes a report. We look at how beer interviewing is evolving, as well as the ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/07/02/july12006/ Graham gives his opinion about warm pitching verses cold pitching of yeast. In our series on international craftbrewers we interview a craftbrewer from Japan, and look at how the industry treats consumers with their marketing techniques. Listeners questions are also answered and we tell you where to get those beer ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/06/18/june22006/ A show no serious brewer, amateur or professional, should miss. Hear the latest research into how people taste beer. Our brewmaster will also look at the latest feedback, a roving reporter tells us of his setup, more on the stein beer experiment, and the Weird and Wacky World of Beer. Download ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/06/04/june12006/ Hear a most unique interview, where we prove God is a brewer, and loves beer. Graham looks into the brewing scene in South Africa, and a special report on Beertopia, Australia’s largest beer festival. Also, the second part on our feature - achieving real malt flavours with raw adjuncts; as ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/05/21/may22006/ A live report as the guys put the homemade kiln to the test and make a stein beer is a feature of this show. Also Graham interviews a UK brewer, and a couple of roving reporters “report”. A talk on beer flavours and achieving this with different ingredients with ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/05/07/may12006/ Hear the latest on Graham’s and Ian’s stein beer project - their portable homemade kiln. Also on the program is your feedback, including Skype calls, a website update, and Australian beer news. An interview with Brewtopia, a unique way to buy your beer, round out the program. Download the April2-06.mp3 show. http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/04/23/april22006/ We sample the “Bugdgeree Lager”, the barley/millet beer experiment. Graham interviews a leading gluten free brewing expert, and talks about the Stein beer (making beer with hot rocks) project. A report on the local hop harvest and the Weird and Wacky World of Beer rounds out a tight program. Download ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/04/09/april12006/ In a show of cyclonic proportions, is it possible for our Brewmaster to have a bad brew day? The show also covers Aussie Beer News, with a feature on the beer style Bier de Garde. Hear also the experiences of a roving reporter making his first all grain beer, and ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/03/26/march22006/ What can send Graham into a rant? Hops for one! Listen to our brewmaster go off, as well as a new feature for the show, the ability to leave messages via Skype. There is a talk about CO2 gas cyclinders, feedback, the Weird and Wacky World of Beer, and a ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/03/12/march12006/ Join the NQLD Brewmaster as he guides you thru the process of making a barley/millet beer. This will be a first for you and Graham. A roving reporter surfaces, and we look at Australian beer news. As usual some interesting feedback finishes the show with a true NQLD song for ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/02/26/february2-2006/ Find out what Graham has to drop in a packed show (too packed) with song requests, the Weird and Wacky World of Beer, Blokeman Beer Superhero, how to use unusual ingredients, a review of many of the beer podcasts, more on tall ships and brewing, as well as feedback. Download the ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/02/12/february1-2006/ The Famed Tropical Flower Wit makes an appearance, learn about a gluten free beer festival, Australian beer news is reviewed, we talk to a unique first time grain brewer, with a look at beer brewing on old sailing ships in the 1700’s. Some beer podcast sites and a song request ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/01/29/january32006/ This show has our Beer Superhero making a return, we talk about the benefits of a “mashout”, while we review the latest Australian beer news. A roving reporter sends us his opinions on brewing, and we answer all your questions, with the Cellarman wanting to educate the world. Download the ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/01/15/january22006/ You will learn about multi-pitching of yeast, a review of a smoked beer, we look at 5 years of broadcasting the craftbrewer show, feedback including brewing software, and the Weird and Wacky World of Beer, and a favourite song completing a packed show. Download the January1-06.mp3 show. http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2006/01/01/january12006/ Find out how to make a perfect triple high alcohol beer, A beer superhero makes an appearance, up to date gluten free brewing advice, a roving reporter reports, with beer news and the Weird and Wacky World of Beer completing a HOT program. Download the December2-05.mp3 show. http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2005/12/18/december22005/ We finish our special on gluten free brewing, showing how you actual make these great beers. Also local news, and a review of beer issues over the last two weeks, with the Weird and Wacky World of Beer completing a packed program. Download the December1-05.mp3 show. http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2005/12/04/december1-2005/ We continue our special on gluten free brewing, with interviews with the leaders in the field, and we sample a commercial gluten free brand. A guest reporter from the USA tells us his competition experiences. Feedback and the usual fun round out the program. Download the November2-05.mp3 show. http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2005/11/20/november2-2005/ In this episode we finally get to meet SWMBO (Graham’s assistant brewer Leslie) and introduce Gluten free beers and brewing. There is also the regular feedback segment along with all the news from the Ozzie brew scene. Download the November1-05.mp3 show. http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2005/11/09/november-1-2005/ Graham introduces the series on gluten free beers and reviews a rather spicy pilsener. Other topics include a visit to a BOP (Brew on Premises) and experiments with Saaz B hop flowers imported from New Zealand. Download the October2-05.mp3 show. http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2005/10/29/october-2-2005/ October starts with complaints about an empty beer glass, but thanks to the cellarman the situation is quickly remedied. Once in front of the microphone, the cellarman is not easily dislodged as he takes us on a tour of his own brewery. The new Townsville BOP (Brew on Premises) ... http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2005/10/09/october-1-2005/ In addition to the usual news and reviews, there is a roving report from an US based ‘correspondent’. History is made with radio’s first tasting of a Gluten free beer. Amarillo hops make a big impression in FNQ (Far North Queensland). Download September2-05.mp3. http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2005/09/25/september-2-2005/ All the regular segments including local news, the weird and wacky world of beer and feedback are here. This show features a review of other podcast beer shows and Ian tries to introduce his new winning brewing setup. Download September1-05.mp3 now. http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2005/09/15/september-1-2005/ Download August2-05.mp3 http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2005/08/25/august-2-2005/ Download August1-05.mp3 http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2005/08/07/august-1-2005/ Download July2-05.mp3 http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2005/07/27/july-2-2005/ Download July1-05.mp3 http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2005/07/10/july-1-2005/ Download June2-05.mp3 http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2005/06/23/june-2-2005/ QldRadioDec04.mp3 http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2004/12/22/qldradiodec04mp3/ Interview with Dave Logsdon from Wyeast http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2004/06/21/interview-with-dave-logsdon-from-wyeast/ Download December, 2003 here. http://radio.craftbrewer.org/2003/12/22/december-2003/