The Brülosophy Podcast

For the 15th installment of The Brü Club's AvgBrü series, members decided on the classic style known as Czech Dark Lager. Marshall is joined by Tim, Craig, and Justin to not only review 10 versions brewed by TBC members, but they also dig into some bonus beers as well. Join The Brü Club now! Become a Brülosophy Patron Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brülosophy merch is now available - click here to see all we have to offer! Julia Herz, Executive Director of the American Homebrewers Association, sat down with Patrons of Brülosophy in July 2025 to answer questions about changes happening with the AHA as well as share some information on the direction they are headed for the future. American Homebrewers Association Independence and Momentum Update Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brülosophy merch is now available - click here to see all we have to offer! Contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to share their views on a bunch of homebrew hot takes submitted by Patrons of Brülosophy. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brülosophy merch is now available - click here to see all we have to offer! Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss mash temperature and particularly the impact it has on Belgian Golden Strong Ale. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! | Relevant Article | Mash Temperature: Low Vs. High In A Belgian Golden Strong Ale xBmt Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brülosophy merch is now available - click here to see all we have to offer! Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about their experiences using various methods and gear for chilling wort. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brülosophy merch is now available - click here to see all we have to offer! Contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to discuss mash recirculation as well as review the results of a fascinating xBmt on the topic. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! | Relevant Article | Impact Continuous Recirculation Of The Mash Has On A Cream Ale xBmt Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We've made it to episode 390, which means it's time for another Brü & A! This week, contributor Alex Shanks-Abel joins Marshall to answer questions submitted by Patrons of Brülosophy - become one today! GoFundMe for Ross Jates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Contributor Martin Keen joins Marshall to chat the classic British style known as Best Bitter as well as what tasters thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! | Relevant Article | Short & Shoddy Best Bitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to discuss the use of ALDC to reduce the risk of diacetyl in beer, focusing on an xBmt looking at its impact on a Festbier. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! | Relevant Article | Impact Alpha Acetolactate Decarboxylase (ALDC) Has On A Festbier xBmt Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall to share their opinions on the various subtypes of IPA, from English to Hazy and everything in between. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to discuss the use of invert sugar in beer as well as go over the results of an xBmt comparing Belgian Tripels made with either invert sugar or sucrose. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! | Relevant Article | Sugar Additions: Sucrose vs. Invert Sugar In A Belgian Tripel xBmt Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Contributor Alex Shanks-Abel joins Marshall to chat about their experiences drinking and brewing session (low alcohol) beers. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Contributor Alex Shanks-Abel joins Marshall to discuss the impact fermenting under pressure has on a warm fermented Belgian Single. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! | Relevant Article | Impact Pressurized Warm Fermentation Has On A Belgian Single xBmt Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When The Brü Club members send in their AvgBrü beers for review, many often include other beers for us to enjoy, and since we were all around, we figured we'd share our reviews of them as well... if that's what you want to call it. Become a Patron of Brülosophy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In June of 2025, Brülosophy's Jordan Folks spent time answering Patron questions during our monthy live Q&A session, which is a reward Patrons of Brülosophy receive for supporting us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the 14th installment of The Brü Club's AvgBrü series, members decided on a beer that's... not really a beer style at all - UK Pils - and 10 lucky members were selected to have their versions reviewed by the guys. Join The Brü Club now! Become a Brülosophy Patron Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We've made it to episode 390, which means it's time for another Brü & A! This week, contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to answer a handful of questions submitted by Patrons of Brülosophy - become one today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to discuss the impact fermenting with a relatively large amount of kettle trub has on beer, particularly a hoppy West Coast Pilsner. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! | Relevant Article | Kettle Trub: Low vs. High In A West Coast Pilsner xBmt Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall to chat about all things American Porter as well as what tasters thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! | Relevant Article | Short & Shoddy American Porter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall to discuss the use of wheat malt in British Golden Ale, going over the results of an xBmt they performed on the subject. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! | Relevant Article | Impact Wheat Malt Has On A British Golden Ale xBmt Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.